Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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 lighter by 10g.
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the newer design (2007 vs 2005).
| Spec | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2005 | 2007 |
| Blades | 6 | 6 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Weight g | 190.0 (lighter) | 200.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 58 |
| Length mm | 66.0 | 70.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
The 2007 stabilized EF-S kit zoom with a 58mm thread. It added optical image stabilization to the original design.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Light at about 200mm
- Close focus of 0.25m
- 58mm filters
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in the corners