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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