Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III vs Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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 III is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is lighter by 25g.
- Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2017 vs 2011).
| Spec | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 18-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Blades | 6 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Weight g | 190.0 (lighter) | 215.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 58 |
| Length mm | 70.0 | 61.8 |
| Diameter mm | 68.5 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| Af motor | n/a | STM |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
The non-stabilized version of Canon's entry-level APS-C kit zoom. Light, with a plastic body.
Pros
- Very light (190 g)
- Standard zoom range
- Simple to use
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Slow aperture
- Plastic construction
Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon's compact EF-S kit zoom with STM focus and image stabilization, introduced in 2017. It weighs about 215g and takes 58mm filters.
Pros
- Compact
- STM autofocus
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft corners