Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
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 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 III reaches further (55mm vs 22mm).
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is the newer design (2011 vs 2004).
| Spec | EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2011 |
| 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 | 70.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 68.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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 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