Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM

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Manufacturer Canon
SKU 1620C002
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2017
Release Date 2017-02-15
MSRP N/A
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Last known price 249 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes
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Important Canon EF-S lenses are constructed to work with all Canon APS-C DSLR cameras but there are a few exceptions. Please see our list of compatible cameras.

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Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes

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Motor Type Stepper motor
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
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Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA rating 4 stops
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 67 mm
Length 62 mm
Weight 215 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A