Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM 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 lighter by 195g.
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM goes wider (10mm vs 18mm).
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II reaches further (55mm vs 22mm).
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II is the newer design (2005 vs 2004).
| Spec | EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 10-22mm (wider) | 18-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Blades | 6 | 6 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Weight g | 385.0 | 190.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 58 |
| Length mm | 89.8 | 66.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 68.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.28 |
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM
A wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and a sturdy build, covering roughly 16-35mm in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Fast, quiet USM focusing
- Sturdy construction
- Brighter than the 10-18 at the wide end
- Full-time manual focus
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Larger and heavier than the 10-18
- Barrel distortion at 10mm
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