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Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonEF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2004April 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–22 mm18–55 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.5f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/22–32
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groups12 elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementAspherical lens element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK storeSuper Spectra coatings
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings–
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′Horizontal 64°30′–23°20′; vertical 45°30′–15°40′; diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to the exact Canon manual
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; 29–88 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manualCanon extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualLead-screw STM; electronic manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus while the shutter button remains half pressed, subject to camera settings
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mmManual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating front element according to both reviews
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 0.25× 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 detailNo optical image stabilisationFour-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 diameter77 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm66.5 mm
Length89.8 mm61.8 mm
Weight385 g215 g
Zoom designOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to CameralabsBarrel extends when zoomed to 55 mm according to The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps66.5 mm maximum diameter × 61.8 mm retracted length; dimensions and 215 g weight are lens only, excluding caps
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optionalEW-63C sold separately; exact manual and Canon Japan list LP1014 optional case, while the UK overview lists LP1016
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 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.

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