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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Review

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

Main Features

  • 18-55mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • Weight: 210g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 61mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.25x
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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Overview

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF-M mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are , and .

Focal Range

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.25x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.25x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f38 at 55mm .

Optical Formula

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 aspheric elements.

Lens Hood

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of EW-54 that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is available in Graphite silver color.

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Pros and Cons of Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF-M
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-55mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Graphite silver
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 3 aspheric elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.25X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 210g
Diameter 61mm
Length 61mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code EW-54
Tripod Collar No
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