Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM vs EF-S 18-55mm IS II Comparison (Resolution and more)

Korean site dicahub (translated) posted a comprehensive Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM the EF-S 18-55mm IS II lens review and comparison. How does Canon’s new STM lens, the EF-S 18-55mm IS STM (price & specs) compares to the previous 18-55mm kit lens? The EF-S 18-55mm IS STM was announced along with the Canon Rebel Sl1/EOS 100D (price & specs).

Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM core specs:

• 28.8-88mm Zoom Lens (35mm Equiv)
• Aperture Range: f/3.5-38
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Stepping Motor, Internal Focusing System
• Supports Movie Servo AF Feature
• Smooth and Quiet AF Ideal for Video
• EF-S Mount for APS-C Format EOS Cameras
• One Aspherical Element
• Manual Focus Override in AF Mode
• Accepts 58mm Filters

Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM price check:  B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA [via dicahub]