| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Canon EF-M |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focus drive | Stepping motor |
| Focal length | 18-55mm |
| 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 distance | 0.25 metres (0.82 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.25 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Features | |
| Weather-sealing |
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| Lens-based stabilization |
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| Physical | |
| Max. length | 61 millimetres (2.4 in) |
| Diameter | 60.9 millimetres (2.40 in) |
| Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 52mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | EW-54 |
| Case | LP814 |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 64° 30′ - 23° 20′ |
| Vertical | 45° 30′- 15° 40′ |
| Diagonal | 74° 20′ - 27° 50′ |
| 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 22nd 2012. It is the kit lens of the Canon EOS M camera. The current EOS M3 camera is only available with this kit lens. This lens was for long time not available from Canon USA, but it is since 2015.