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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

18–55 mm · f/4 · Canon EF-S

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a 18–55 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 for the Canon EF-S 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/4
Mount
Canon EF-S
Designed for
1.61× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 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 Thirds62.0° – 22.3°36–110 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
18 mm3.1 m2.2 m1.6 m1.1 m
55 mm29 m20 m15 m10 m

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)14.3 s @ f/418.2 s

Cameras that fit (110)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 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-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, Canon EOS Kiss Digital F, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon EOS Rebel T3 and more (see the full list above).