The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II 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 STM is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II with a length of 70mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 69mm.
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 II weighs 200g, 2% (5g) lighter than the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM's weight of 205g.
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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II 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 and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.