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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 USM

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II USM
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; Canon's EF Lens Work III records exterior design changes from type I while optical performance remains the same
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementOne precision aspherical element; Canon's EF Lens Work III identifies the tenth element
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′Diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to Canon's EF Lens Work III
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; equivalent angle of view to approximately 29–88 mm on full frame
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 stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualCanon Micro USM II ultrasonic motor
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mmFront-group rotating extension focusing; minimum distance 0.28 m throughout the zoom range according to Canon's EF Lens Work III
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 short–
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisation–
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 Cameralabs–
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length; 190 g according to Canon
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional–
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; no first-sale day is given by this source

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