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Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2004March 2005
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–22 mm18–55 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.5f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/22–36
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groups11 elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementAspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings–
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptorCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualMicromotor autofocus; no full-time manual override according to The Digital Picture
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mmFront element rotates during focusing; narrow manual focus grip on the extending front barrel according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Magnification detailEF12 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 shortMaximum 0.28× at 55 mm according to The Digital Picture; Canon Camera Museum confirms 0.28× maximum magnification
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisationNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture
Design
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm68.5 mm
Length89.8 mm66 mm
Weight385 g190 g
Zoom designOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to CameralabsShortest around 35 mm; extends towards both ends of the zoom range according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optionalEW-60C hood and LP814 pouch sold separately according to The Digital Picture
In the boxLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store–
Release detailCanon 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.Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing with the EOS 350D. No separately verified UK first-sale day is published in these sources.

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