Canon 7-63mm T2.6 vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Canon 7-63mm T2.6

Canon 7-63mm T2.6

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

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

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Canon 7-63mm T2.6 vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

When comparing Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Canon 7-63mm T2.6, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Canon 7-63mm T2.6 which weighs 1980 g.

Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 60 cm for Canon 7-63mm T2.6.

Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon 7-63mm T2.6 and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:

Canon 7-63mm T2.6 Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon 7-63mm T2.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

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BrandCanonCanon
Weight1980 g200 g
MountArri PL MountCanon EF
Focal Length7 - 63 mm18 - 55 mm
Largest Aperture2.63.5 - 5.6
Anamorphic LensMissingNo
Minimum Focusing Distance60 cm25 cm
TypeZoomZoom
Filter ThreadMissing58
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)95 mmMissing
StabilizationMissingYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingNo
Stabilization TypeMissingCanon Image Stabilizer (IS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon 7-63mm T2.6 and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II was last updated on August 14, 2025.