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EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- 18-55mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 210 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
The 2012 EOS M kit zoom with image stabilization and STM focus. It is a small retractable lens that was bundled with most EOS M cameras.
Pros
- Compact
- Image stabilization
- Quiet STM focus
- Retracting barrel
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft in corners
- Plastic build
Verdict
A competent kit lens for the EOS M system.
About this lens
The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Weight
- 210 g
- Length
- 61 mm
- Diameter
- 60.9 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM?
- Everyday photography
- Travel
- Casual video
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–88mm | 23.1–64° | 27.6–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent range of the EF-M 18-55mm?
On the APS-C EOS M sensor it frames like roughly a 29-88mm lens, a standard zoom range.
Does the EF-M 18-55mm have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical stabilization. That matters because EOS M bodies lack in-body stabilization.
Can the EF-M 18-55mm be used on other Canon cameras?
No, EF-M lenses fit only EOS M bodies and will not mount on EF, EF-S or RF cameras.
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