Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II is the newer design (2005 vs 2004).
| Spec | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 18-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Blades | 6 | 6 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Weight g | 190.0 | 190.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 58 |
| Length mm | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.28 | 0.28 |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
The original EF-S kit zoom, introduced with the first Digital Rebel in 2003. It has no stabilization and weighs only about 190g.
Pros
- Very light
- Close focus of 0.28m
- 58mm filters
Cons
- No stabilization
- Plastic build
- Soft in the corners
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
The 2005 revision of Canon's EF-S kit zoom. It remains unstabilized and light.
Pros
- Very light
- Close focus of 0.28m
- 58mm filters
Cons
- No stabilization
- Plastic build
- Soft corners