EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM

Released April 2017

A 215 g Canon EF-S standard zoom with a 61.8 mm body, lead-screw STM autofocus, four-stop optical stabilisation and a non-rotating front element.

Model history · 4 models, 2007–2017

2007EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS Compare
2011EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II Compare
2013EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM Compare
2017EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM

Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18–55 mm
Max aperture: f/4–5.6
Stabilisation: Yes
Weight: 215 g

What reviewers say

Both tests value its compact size, quiet autofocus and low price, but find uncorrected wide-angle distortion and colour fringing. The Digital Picture finds its best corners at 55 mm and improved long-end performance over the earlier STM lens; Digital Camera World finds sharpness drops noticeably there. Both regard overall image quality as modest, with good value for a kit lens.

From the-digital-picture.com and digitalcameraworld.com

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type: Zoom
Focal length: 18–55 mm
Maximum aperture: f/4–5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22–32
Optical construction: 12 elements in ten groups
Special elements: Aspherical lens element
Coatings: Super Spectra coatings
Diaphragm: Seven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view: Horizontal 64°30′–23°20′; vertical 45°30′–15°40′; diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to the exact Canon manual

Mount and compatibility

Mounts: Canon EF-S
Image circle: APS-C
Compatibility: Canon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 29–88 mm equivalent field of view
Teleconverter support: Canon extenders cannot be used

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.25×
Optical stabilisation: Yes
Autofocus detail: Lead-screw STM; electronic manual adjustment after One-Shot autofocus while the shutter button remains half pressed, subject to camera settings
Focus distance detail: Manual focusing is unavailable with the camera off or lens asleep; internal focusing with a non-rotating front element according to both reviews
Magnification detail: Maximum 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 detail: Four-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 diameter: 58 mm
Maximum diameter: 66.5 mm
Length: 61.8 mm
Weight: 215 g
Zoom design: Barrel extends when zoomed to 55 mm according to The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail: 66.5 mm maximum diameter × 61.8 mm retracted length; dimensions and 215 g weight are lens only, excluding caps
Lens hood: EW-63C sold separately; exact manual and Canon Japan list LP1014 optional case, while the UK overview lists LP1016
Release detail: 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.

Pros and cons

Pros

61.8 mm retracted length
Four-stop stabilisation claim
Internal focusing with a non-rotating front

Cons

f/4 maximum aperture at 18 mm
Hood sold separately
Manual focusing requires camera power

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	Yes	205 g	Apr 2013
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 III	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	No	190 g	Mar 2011
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	Yes	200 g	Mar 2011

Previous model: EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM.

Sources

Photo: global.canon

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