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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth

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Key differences

The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth has 0.63 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth (0.85 m vs 0.22 m). The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth has 3 more maximum aperture number than the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth (32 vs 29). The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth has 0.14 x more maximum magnification than the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth (0.29x vs 0.15x). Lens structure (elements/groups): 14/11 on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth, 15/12 on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth. Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth, Standard lens on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:14/11
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:15/12
  • Lens type
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:Ultra-wide lens
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:Standard lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:107 - 74°
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:27 - 6°
  • Focal length range
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:10 - 18 mm
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:55 - 250 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:0.22 m
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:0.85 m
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:16 - 29 mm
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:88 - 400 mm
  • Maximum aperture number
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:29
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:32
  • Maximum magnification
    • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth:0.15x
    • EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth:0.29x

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Comparison of EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM + EW-73C + Lens Cloth, EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS STM + ET-63 + Lens Cloth
25 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs14/1115/12
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide lensStandard lens
Focus adjustmentManualManual
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers107 - 74°27 - 6°
Focal length rangeDiffers10 - 18 mm55 - 250 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.22 m0.85 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs16 - 29 mm88 - 400 mm
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Lens mount interfaceCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2932
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of diaphragm blades77
Zoom typeTurnTurn
Image stabilizerYesYes
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorSTMSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
CompatibilityEOSEOS
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.15x0.29x
Lens hoodYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers7.4 cm7 cm
Filter sizeDiffers67 mm58 mm
LengthDiffers72 mm111 mm
WeightDiffers240 g375 g

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