Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Only show differences

Better figure, where one is clearly better

Share comparison

EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM compared with EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM

	CanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM	CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM
Overview
Released
Released	May 2014	April 2017
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	10–18 mm	18–55 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4.5–5.6	f/4–5.6
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22–29	f/22–32
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in 11 groups	12 elements in ten groups
Special elements
Special elements	One UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical element	Aspherical lens element
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra coating	Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Minimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop increments	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven blades with a circular aperture	Seven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	–	Horizontal 64°30′–23°20′; vertical 45°30′–15°40′; diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to the exact Canon manual
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; 29–88 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Canon extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.22 m	0.25 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.15×	0.25×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Stepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusing	Lead-screw STM; electronic manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus while the shutter button remains half pressed, subject to camera settings
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Electronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)	Manual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating front element according to both reviews
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.15× at 18 mm	Maximum 0.25× at 55 mm; EF12 II gives 0.82–0.66× at 18 mm and 0.55–0.23× at 55 mm; EF25 II is incompatible at 18 mm and gives 0.91–0.51× at 55 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Approximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mm	Four-stop CIPA claim at 55 mm using an EOS 7D Mark II; automatic panning compensation; Canon recommends switching IS off on a tripod to conserve power
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	58 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	74.6 mm	66.5 mm
Length
Length	72 mm	61.8 mm
Weight
Weight	240 g	215 g (better)
Zoom design
Zoom design	Lens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)	Barrel extends when zoomed to 55 mm according to The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state	66.5 mm maximum diameter × 61.8 mm retracted length; dimensions and 215 g weight are lens only, excluding caps
Lens hood
Lens hood	Optional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)	EW-63C sold separately; exact manual and Canon Japan list LP1014 optional case, while the UK overview lists LP1016
In the box
In the box	Lens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manual	–
Release detail
Release detail	Marketed in May 2014 according to Canon Camera Museum	Canon Japan's exact support specification gives first sale on 7 April 2017; Camera Museum gives April. The day is the Japanese release, not a separately confirmed UK day.