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Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IICanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2005March 2005
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–55 mm60 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/32
Optical construction11 elements in nine groups12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Coatings–Canon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Aperture detail–Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
Special elementsAspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram–
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of view–Horizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.28×1×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMicromotor autofocus; no full-time manual override according to The Digital PictureUSM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detailFront element rotates during focusing; narrow manual focus grip on the extending front barrel according to Photozone and The Digital Picture0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detailMaximum 0.28× at 55 mm according to The Digital Picture; Canon Camera Museum confirms 0.28× maximum magnificationEF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital PictureNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter68.5 mm73 mm
Length66 mm69.8 mm
Weight190 g335 g
Controls–AF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail–Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Weather resistance–Canon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Zoom designShortest around 35 mm; extends towards both ends of the zoom range according to Photozone and The Digital Picture–
Dimensions detail68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detail–Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hoodEW-60C hood and LP814 pouch sold separately according to The Digital PictureET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing with the EOS 350D. No separately verified UK first-sale day is published in these sources.Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.

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