Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II Top Features
- 18-55mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Canon EF-S Mount
- Weight: 200g.
- Diameter: 69mm
- Length: 70mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:0.34x
Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Top Features
- 17-55mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF-S Mount
- Weight: 645g.
- Diameter: 84mm
- Length: 111mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.35m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Our Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II over Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM
Weight
200g
vs
645g
445g lighter
Diameter
69mm
vs
84mm
15mm smaller in diameter
Length
70mm
vs
111mm
41mm shorter
Filter Thread
58mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m
vs
0.35m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.34x
vs
0.17x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
17mm
vs
18mm
1mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
3.20x
vs
3.10x
More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
6
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Internal Zoom
No
vs
No
Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM All Features
General
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Zoom
Standard Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Canon EF-S
Max Format
APS-C / DX
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
18-55mm
17-55mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
–
No
Zoom Lock
–
No
Zoom Ratio
3.1X
3.2X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F3.5 – F5.6
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0 – F38.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
6
7
Optics
Optical Elements
11
19
Optical Groups
9
12
Special Elements
1 Aspherical element
Super Spectra coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.25m
0.35m
Max Magnification
0.34X
0.17X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Internal
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Unknown
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
200g
645g
Diameter
69mm
84mm
Length
70mm
111mm
Materials
Unknown
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
58mm
77mm
Filter Notes
rotates on focus
–
Hood Supplied
No
No
Hood Code
EW-60C
EW-83J
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1219
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