Specifications
| Technical Specifications |
| Name |
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS |
| Image size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| 35mm film equivalent focal length (mm) |
29-88 |
88-400 |
| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) |
64º 30' - 23º 20', 45º 30'- 15º 40', 74º 20' - 27º 50' |
23º 20' - 5º 20',
15º 40'- 3º 30',
27º 50' - 6º 15' |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) |
11/9 |
12/10 |
| No. of diaphragm blades |
6 |
7 |
| Minimum aperture |
22-38 |
22-32 |
| Closest focussing distance (m) |
0.25 |
1.1 |
| Maximum magnification (x) |
0.34 (at 55mm) |
0.31 (at 250mm) |
| Distance information |
Yes |
Yes |
| Image stabilizer |
4-stops |
4-stops |
| AF actuator |
Micro Motor |
Micro Motor |
| Filter diameter (mm) |
58 |
58 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) |
68.5 x 70 |
17 x 108 |
| Weight (g) |
200 |
390 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II |
0.64-0.231 |
0.6-0.05 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II |
1.00-0.511 |
0.47-0.11 |
| Lens hood |
EW-60C |
ET-60 |
| Soft case |
LP814 |
LP1019 |
| G.F. Holder III (hood III*) |
(0) |
(5) |
| G.F. Holder IV (hood IV*) |
(0) |
(5) |
| Extenders EF1.4x II and EF2x II |
Not compatible |
Not compatible |
1 Only compatible at tele.
* Maximum number of Hood III/IV attachable. In the case of zoom lenses,
the maximum number applies to the shortest focal length.
NC: Not Compatible with Gelatine Filter Holder III/IV.