Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Name | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 1620C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2017-02-15 | |
| MSRP | 249 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 249 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Stepper motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,36 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 7 |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 69 mm | 67 mm |
| Length | 75 mm | 62 mm |
| Weight | 205 gr | 215 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-63C | EW-63C |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
