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Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM

22–55 mm · f/22 · Canon EF

The Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM is a 22–55 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/22 for the Canon EF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
22–55 mm
Max aperture
f/22
Mount
Canon EF
Designed for
1.61× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)65.5° – 28.8°34–84 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)63.2° – 27.6°35–88 mm
Micro Four Thirds52.4° – 22.3°44–110 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal length
22 mm
55 mm

Circle of confusion 0.019 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)40.3 s @ f/2214.9 s

Cameras that fit (132)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.61× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 35–89 mm.
Which cameras is the Canon EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 5DS, Canon EOS 5DS R, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and more (see the full list above).