Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

More zoom

3.1x

More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

More magnification

1:3 (0.3x)

1:5.5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo

Slightly better telephoto

55 mm

28 mm

Around 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly cheaper

$196.01

$449.00

The best price we've seen is $253 cheaper (2.3x less)

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops

Slightly shorter

56 mm

70 mm

20% shorter

Learn more about
the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Short

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	70 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	56 mm

Poor telephoto

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	55 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	28 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

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

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 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

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 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330

Has a narrower aperture

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 28mm f/1.8 USM

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Significantly more zoom

Better telephoto

Longer

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly better telephoto

No image stabilization

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

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

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

Travel lens

$489

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Less magnification

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

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$199

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Less magnification

Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Narrower aperture

Slightly longer

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Wider aperture

Less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Slightly shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$649

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

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Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
vs
Canon
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM