Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:9/8
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:11/9
Focal length range
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:50 mm
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 - 55 mm
Closest focusing distance
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:0.23 m
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.25 m
Maximum aperture number
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:32
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:5.6
Diameter
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:6.76 cm
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:6.85 cm
Filter size
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:52 mm
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:58 mm
Length
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:63 mm
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:70 mm
Weight
- EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro:280 g
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:200 g

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Comparison of EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
22 specifications	A Canon EF 50mm f_2.5 Macro View product	B Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS View product
Lens system4 differ
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	9/8	11/9
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 - 5.6
Focal length rangeDiffers	50 mm	18 - 55 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.23 m	0.25 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 - 88 mm
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon EF-S
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	32	5.6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 mm
Number of diaphragm blades	6	6
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	46°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon
AF actuatorKnown for one	AFD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.76 cm	6.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	52 mm	58 mm
LengthDiffers	63 mm	70 mm
WeightDiffers	280 g	200 g
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	0.50x	0.34x
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source

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