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 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-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 61mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM 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-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM 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, 2% (5g) lighter than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM's weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and
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 EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6 .
