Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM
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Both are ultra-wide zooms for Canon's APS-C DSLRs with EF-S mount, but eleven years apart. The EF-S 10-22 (2004) has a ring-type ultrasonic motor and f/3.5-4.5. The EF-S 10-18 (2014) has image stabilization of about 4 stops and an STM motor, and according to Canon is the first EF-S wide-angle lens with IS. At 240 g it is clearly lighter than the 385 g 10-22.
The 10-22 scores with about two thirds of a stop more light and 4 mm more at the long end (22 instead of 18 mm). The 10-18 offers stabilization, which counts for video and handheld shots in the dark.
Which one suits whom?
- EF-S 10-18: You want a light, stabilized ultra-wide for travel and video.
- EF-S 10-22: You want more light and reach and don't need stabilization in the lens.
Key differences
- Focal length: 10-18 mm on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM, 10-22 mm on the Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM.
- The Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM is faster: f/3.5 instead of f/4.5, about 0.7 stops more light.
- The Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM is 145 g lighter (240 g vs 385 g).
- The Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM is 18 mm shorter.
- Only the Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM has optical image stabilization.
- The Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM focuses closer: from 22 cm instead of 24 cm.
- Filter thread: 67 mm on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM, 77 mm on the Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM | Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10-18 mm | 10-22 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 240 g | 385 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 22 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no |
Size comparison
- Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM: 72 × 75 mm
- Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM: 90 × 84 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).