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Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

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CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Overview
ReleasedApril 2017November 2014
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length18–55 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–32f/22
Optical construction12 elements in ten groupsSix elements in five groups
Special elementsAspherical lens elementAspherical lens element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture; micro-stepping aperture drive according to Canon's US datasheet
Angle of viewHorizontal 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; 29–88 mm equivalent field of viewCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; approximately 38 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M use requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders cannot be used–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailLead-screw STM; electronic manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus while the shutter button remains half pressed, subject to camera settingsSTM autofocus supports Movie Servo AF; manual focus adjustment is available in One Shot AF according to Canon's US datasheet
Focus distance detailManual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating front element according to both reviewsElectronically coupled manual focusing requires the camera to be powered on and metering activated according to Amateur Photographer; the front barrel extends but does not rotate according to Digital Camera World
Magnification detailMaximum 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 mm0.27× maximum magnification; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.77–0.50× and EF25 II gives 1.38–1.11× according to Canon's UK specification
Stabilisation detailFour-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 powerNo optical image stabilisation
Design
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter66.5 mm68.2 mm
Length61.8 mm22.8 mm
Weight215 g125 g
Zoom designBarrel extends when zoomed to 55 mm according to The Digital Picture–
Dimensions detail66.5 mm maximum diameter × 61.8 mm retracted length; dimensions and 215 g weight are lens only, excluding caps68.2 mm maximum diameter × 22.8 mm retracted length
Lens hoodEW-63C sold separately; exact manual and Canon Japan list LP1014 optional case, while the UK overview lists LP1016ES-52 screw-in hood sold separately according to Amateur Photographer; Canon lists LP811 as the compatible pouch
In the box–Lens, E-52II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
Release detailCanon 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.Canon Camera Museum records November 2014 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November. No separately confirmed UK first-sale day is published in these sources.

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