Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Canon
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 20 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 404 g
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 2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $196.01 vs $489.00
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 The best price we've seen is $293 cheaper (2.5x less)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:55 mm
EF 20mm f/2.8 USM:20 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Length Longer
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

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