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 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM 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 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM with a length of 62mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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 EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM weighs 215g, which means it is 25g (10%) lighter than the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM which has a weight of 240g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM 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
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-88mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a focal range of 10-18mm and 1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16-28.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
