| Maker | Canon | 
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Canon EF-M | 
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom | 
| Focus drive | Stepping motor | 
| Focal length | 18-55mm | 
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 29-88mm | 
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 
| Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5-5.6 / f/22–38(36) (smaller value for 1/3 steps) | 
| Close focus distance | 0.25 metres (0.82 ft) | 
| Max. magnification | 0.25 | 
| Diaphragm blades | 7 | 
| Construction | 13 elements in 11 groups | 
| Features | |
| Weather-sealing | 
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| Lens-based stabilization | 
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| Physical | |
| Max. length | 61 millimetres (2.4 in) | 
| Diameter | 60.9 millimetres (2.40 in) | 
| Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 
| Filter diameter | 52mm | 
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | EW-54 | 
| Case | LP814 | 
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 64° 30′ - 23° 20′ | 
| Vertical | 45° 30′- 15° 40′ | 
| Diagonal | 74° 20′ - 27° 50′ | 
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 299,00 € (July 2015) USD | 
The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is an interchangeable wide angle lens for the Canon EOS M system of mirrorless cameras. It was announced by Canon Inc. on June 22nd 2012. It is the kit lens of the Canon EOS M camera. The current EOS M3 camera is only available with this kit lens. This lens was for long time not available from Canon USA, but it is since 2015.