Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

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EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM compared with EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

	CanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM	CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM
Overview
Released
Released	May 2014	November 2004
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	10–18 mm	10–22 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4.5–5.6	f/3.5–4.5
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22–29	f/22–29
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in 11 groups	13 elements in 10 groups
Special elements
Special elements	One UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical element	Three aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcement
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra coating	Super Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Minimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop increments	Minimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven blades with a circular aperture	Six blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	–	Horizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Image circle
Image circle	APS-C	APS-C
Compatibility
Compatibility	Canon EF-S mount APS-C cameras	Canon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.22 m	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.15×	0.17×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Stepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusing	Ring-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Electronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)	Minimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.15× at 18 mm	EF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very short
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Approximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mm	No optical image stabilisation
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	74.6 mm	83.5 mm
Length
Length	72 mm	89.8 mm
Weight
Weight	240 g (better)	385 g
Zoom design
Zoom design	Lens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)	Outer barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state	83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual
Lens hood
Lens hood	Optional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)	Optional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional
In the box
In the box	Lens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manual	Lens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
Release detail
Release detail	Marketed in May 2014 according to Canon Camera Museum	Canon Camera Museum records November 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.