Comparison of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and Pentax SMC P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Attribute	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ×	Pentax SMC P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
Closest Focus (m)	0.25	0.25
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.34	0.33
Length (mm)	70	67.5
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	27.80 - 74.30	29.00 - 76.00
Focus Details	AF (DC motor), with manual focus option	Internal with "Quick Shift" AF/MF mechanism
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	18.00 - 55.00
APS Equivalent	29 - 88mm	27 - 82.5mm
Brand	Canon	Pentax
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Name	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Pentax SMC P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Weight (g)	200	225
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Notes	Image Stabilization	Included Accessories: Lens Hood
Diaphragm Blades	6	6
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 38.00	3.50 - 40.00
Lens Construction	11 elements in 9 groups	12 elements in 9 groups
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	68.5	68