The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a 18–55 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Canon EF-M mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
18–55 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Canon EF-M
Designed for
1.61× crop
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (1.5×) | 76.3° – 28.8° | 28–84 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 73.8° – 27.6° | 29–88 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 62.0° – 22.3° | 36–110 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mm | 3.1 m | 2.2 m | 1.6 m | 1.1 m |
| 55 mm | 29 m | 20 m | 15 m | 10 m |
Circle of confusion 0.019 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (24 MP) | 13.3 s @ f/3.5 | 18.2 s |
Cameras that fit (12)
- Canon EOS M
- Canon EOS M2
- Canon EOS M3
- Canon EOS M52016
- Canon EOS M6
- Canon EOS M6 Mark II2019
- Canon EOS M10
- Canon EOS M502018
- Canon EOS M50 Mark II2020
- Canon EOS KISS M
- Canon EOS M1002017
- Canon EOS M2002019
Where to buy
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What is the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.61× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 29–89 mm.
Which cameras is the Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M2, Canon EOS M3, Canon EOS M5, Canon EOS M6 and more (see the full list above).