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 II 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 61mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6's 61mm 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 II weighs 190g, which means it is 20g (9%) lighter than the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 which has a weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II 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 , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.
