Canon EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-55mm
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-55mm
This lens is widely praised for its excellent optics, lightweight design, and quiet STM autofocus, making it a great everyday and travel lens. Users note it rivals Canon's L-series in image quality while being much more affordable, though some mention the plastic mount and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Verified buyers highlight its sharpness, effective image stabilization, and value for money, especially when purchased as a kit lens. However, a few users report limitations with autofocus points on certain camera bodies and note it is not a true macro lens.
Pros
- Excellent image quality rivaling L-series
- Lightweight and compact design
- Quiet and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Plastic mount instead of metal
- No weather sealing
- Limited autofocus points on some bodies
- Not a true macro lens
- Inferior image quality to 18-135mm
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-55mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 66 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM 18-55mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
