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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII vs Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII has 0.08 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth (0.3 m vs 0.22 m). The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth has 7 more maximum aperture number than the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII (29 vs 22). The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth has 0.58 cm more diameter than the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII (7.4 cm vs 6.82 cm). Only the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth has image stabilizer. Lens structure (elements/groups): 6/4 on the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII, 14/11 on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:6/4
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:14/11
  • Lens type
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:Standard lens
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:Ultra-wide lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:57°
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:107 - 74°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:0.3 m
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:0.22 m
  • Lens mount interface
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:Canon EF
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:Canon EF-S
  • Maximum aperture number
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:22
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:29
  • Image stabilizer
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:No
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:Yes
  • Diameter
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:6.82 cm
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:7.4 cm

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Comparison of EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII, EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth
29 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs6/414/11
Lens typeDiffersStandard lensUltra-wide lens
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers57°107 - 74°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 18 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.3 m0.22 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 - 29 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C
Lens mount interfaceDiffersCanon EFCanon EF-S
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2229
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22
Number of diaphragm blades77
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTurn
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one49°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one34°Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorSTMSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
CompatibilityEOSEOS
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.15x
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.82 cm7.4 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers22.8 mm72 mm
WeightDiffers130 g240 g

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