Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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$249
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18-55 mm
autofocus 3.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Canon IS Image stabilized
  • Canon STM Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs other Digital camera lenses

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/22

Cons

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs other Digital camera lenses

Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
3.1x

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 18 mm
Max focal length
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 55 mm
Zoom range
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 3.1x
Magnification
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 1:2.8 (0.4)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/3.5
Wide minimum
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 f/22
Tele maximum
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 f/5.6
below average below average
Tele minimum
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 f/38
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Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Canon STM
Image stabilization
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 Canon IS
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Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Canon EF-S
Length
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 75 mm
Diameter
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 69 mm
Filter size
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 58 mm
Weight
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 205 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 63.6°
Telephoto horizontal
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 22.9°
Wide vertical
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 45°
Telephoto vertical
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 15.4°
Wide diagonal
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 73.4°
Telephoto diagonal
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 27.4°

Competitors

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