The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 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 EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 61mm, is 26mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 61mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 and Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Size and Weight 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 EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 210g, 19% (50g) lighter than the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3's weight of 260g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 52mm .
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 has the same Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are
Focal Range
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 55-200mm and
3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
