The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II and the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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, 65% (390g) lighter than the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II's weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II 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 , and .
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is also available in the Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm 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.
