The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM with a length of 62mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS weighs 200g, 6% (15g) lighter than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM's weight of 215g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS has the same Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm but while Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM has the fastest aperture of
F4-5.6, the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.