Canon
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

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 zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:4.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 35mm f/2
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
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the EF 35mm f/2 captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:70 mm
EF 35mm f/2:43 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:55 mm
EF 35mm f/2:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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 35mm f/2
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Aperture 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 35mm f/2
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 35mm f/2

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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

$90 - $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 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
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-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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