Canon EF-M 18–55mm lens

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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF-M f3.5-5.6 18-55mm.jpg
MakerCanon
Lens mount(s) Canon EF-M
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Stepping motor
Focal length18-55mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)29-88mm
Crop factor 1.6
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5-5.6 / f/22–38(36) (smaller value for 1/3 steps)
Close focus distance0.25 metres (0.82 ft)
Max. magnification0.25
Diaphragm blades7
Construction13 elements in 11 groups
Features
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization Yes check.svg Yes
Physical
Max. length61 millimetres (2.4 in)
Diameter60.9 millimetres (2.40 in)
Weight210 grams (0.46 lb)
Filter diameter52mm
Accessories
Lens hoodEW-54
CaseLP814
Angle of view
Horizontal64° 30′ - 23° 20′
Vertical45° 30′- 15° 40′
Diagonal74° 20′ - 27° 50′
History
Introduction2012
Discontinuation2018
Retail info
MSRP 299,00 € (July 2015) USD

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is an interchangeable wide angle lens for the Canon EOS M system of mirrorless cameras. It was announced by Canon Inc. on June 22, 2012. It was the kit lens of the Canon EOS M camera. The EOS M3 camera was only available with this kit lens. This lens was available from Canon USA from 2015 to 2018. [1]

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References

  1. "EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM". USA.Canon.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-05. Retrieved December 6, 2020.