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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Focal length
18–55 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
210 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
61 mm
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At a Glance

The 18-55 mm is a standard zoom for Canon EF-M on APS-C and corresponds to 29-88 mm on full frame. It is compact at 210 g and has an optical stabilizer, a stepping motor and full-time manual focus. From 25 cm it reaches 1:4. It is meant for everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
13
Groups
11
Weight
210 g (0.46 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
61 mm (2.4 in)
Diameter
60.9 mm (2.4 in)
Released
September 2012

Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM fit?

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 29-88 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS M50 Mark II,Canon EOS M6 Mark II,Canon EOS M200,Canon EOS M50,Canon EOS M100,Canon EOS M6,Canon EOS M5,Canon EOS M10,Canon EOS M3,Canon EOS M2,Canon EOS M

Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensCanon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMCanon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMTamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di III VC
Focal length18-55 mm15-45 mm18-150 mm18-200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight210 g130 g300 g460 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm55 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm25 cm50 cm
Length61 mm44.5 mm86.5 mm96.7 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM weigh?

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 210 g. It is 61 mm long with a diameter of 60.9 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM use?

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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