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

$116
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

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 102 users at B&H Photo Video

"I think this is a great basic lens for those who are experienced photographers but don't want to drag a big camera bag with multiple lens everywhere."

"Great for shooting close up pics such as inside or portraits. Really enjoying this lens."

"Only thing I do not like is the lens is very light and has a weak casing."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon T2i and Canon 60D.

horizontal angle of view
63.6 - 22.9°
29-89mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

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

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Cons

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

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs other Canon EF-S wide angle lenses

	Poor zoom range
	3.1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	55 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.1x
	Magnification	1:3 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	Canon IS	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF-S
	Length	70 mm	above average
	Diameter	68 mm
	Filter size	58 mm
	Weight	200 g
Angle of view

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

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Slamjazz2003

(3:39 AM, June 06, 2011)

I personally own one of these lenses. It came with my XTi . I actually like it for wide shots, nice clarity overall, but can be a touch soft. It has a lot of potential, but I'm sure I will eventually replace it with something better. The Image Stabilization is nothing great, so definitely use a tripod.

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

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

Cons

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

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs other Canon EF-S wide angle lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens?

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