When comparing Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Canon 7-63mm T2.6, which one is better?
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.
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).
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 | |
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Brand | Canon | Canon |
Weight | 1980 g | 200 g |
Mount | Arri PL Mount | Canon EF |
Focal Length | 7 - 63 mm | 18 - 55 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.6 | 3.5 - 5.6 |
Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 60 cm | 25 cm |
Type | Zoom | Zoom |
Filter Thread | Missing | 58 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 95 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) |