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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:33/24
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:13/11
  • Lens type
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:Telephoto lens
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:Standard lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:8.85 - 4.43°
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:74.33 - 27.85°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:2 m
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:0.25 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:4
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:5.6
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:9
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:7
  • AF actuator
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:Ring USM
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:STM
  • Product colour
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x Extender Lens:White
    • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:Black

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Comparison of 5176B005, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
30 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs33/2413/11
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto lensStandard lens
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 - 5.6
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers8.85 - 4.43°74.33 - 27.85°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 - 55 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers2 m0.25 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 - 88 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon EF-S
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers45.6
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers97
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTurn
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one7.34°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one4.94°Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one45Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffersRing USMSTM
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers12.8 cm6.9 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm58 mm
LengthDiffers366 mm75.2 mm
WeightDiffers3.62 kg205 g
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers0.21x0.36x

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