Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date 2012-07-23
MSRP N/A 199 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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
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
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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 No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 68 mm
Length 61 mm 70 mm
Weight 210 gr 200 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-54 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A