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Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM

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CanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2014April 2013
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–18 mm18–55 mm
Maximum aperturef/4.5–5.6f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/22–36
Optical construction14 elements in 11 groups13 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsOne UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical elementOne high-precision aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop incrementsMinimum f/22–36 with third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments according to Canon's manual
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–Horizontal 64°30′–23°20′; vertical 45°30′–15°40′; diagonal 74°20′–27°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S mount APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 29–88 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M use requires Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Teleconverter support–Canon extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.22 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.36×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailStepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusingLead-screw STM supports Movie Servo AF on compatible cameras; manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus requires keeping the shutter button half pressed
Focus distance detailElectronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)Electronic manual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating filter thread according to both reviews
Magnification detailMaximum 0.15× at 18 mmMaximum 0.36× at 55 mm; EF12 II gives 0.65–0.23× and EF25 II gives 1.00–0.51× at 55 mm; both are incompatible at 18 mm
Stabilisation detailApproximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mmCanon's manual and Japanese support specify 3.5 stops under CIPA testing at 55 mm using an EOS 7D; the UK specification lists four stops. Automatic panning compensation; Canon recommends switching IS off on a tripod to conserve power.
Design
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter74.6 mm69 mm
Length72 mm75.2 mm
Weight240 g205 g
Zoom designLens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)Most compact around 30 mm, extending modestly towards both ends according to The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state69 mm maximum diameter × 75.2 mm retracted length; dimensions and 205 g weight are lens only, excluding caps
Lens hoodOptional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)EW-63C hood and LP1016 pouch sold separately
In the boxLens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manualE-58II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, instructions and warranty card according to Canon Japan
Release detailMarketed in May 2014 according to Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan's support specification gives first sale on 12 April 2013, earlier than the announcement's promised late April; Camera Museum records April. The day is the Japanese release, not a separately confirmed UK day.

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