Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens for Canon
Micro motor, Image Stabilizer and Autofocus, Aspherical, 25cm Closest Focusing Distance
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Overview & Features top

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

Compact and affordable, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the ideal general-purpose standard zoom. Its 4-stop Image Stabilizer provides great performance in low light conditions.

Features

Affordable, high-quality zoom
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a high-quality, standard zoom lens that will appeal to photographers who prefer to travel light. With a focal length equivalent of 29-88mm in 35mm format, the lens’ wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography. For close-up work, auto focus continues to work at distances of just 0.25m (25cm) throughout the zoom range.

Image Stabilizer
To minimise risk of image blur, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS incorporates Canon’s latest 4-stop compensation Image Stabilizer technology. This allows photographers to use shutter speeds up to 4 times slower with no perceptible increase in image blur - ideal for shooting in low light.

Aspherical lens element with Super Spectra coating
As well as ensuring true colour balance and sharp, high contrast images, Super Spectra coatings combat ghosting and flare by absorbing light reflecting off digital camera sensors or internal lens elements. An aspherical lens element delivers crisp, high contrast images even with the aperture fully opened.

Circular aperture
For shots taken at full aperture, a circular aperture diaphragm creates smooth, even bokeh (background blur), helping to emphasise subjects and remove distracting backgrounds.

Lead-free glass
Only environmentally-friendly, lead-free glass is used in the construction of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

Accessories
The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is supplied with a lens cap and dust cap. A lens hood (EW-60C) and lens case (LP814) are available as optional accessories.

Specification top
General
Model
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type
Standard
Focal Length
18-55 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon
Min. Focal Length (mm)
18 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
55 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
Autofocus
Manual
Closest Focusing Distance
25 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
74.3 - 27.8
Maximum Aperture
3.5 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture
22 - 38
Max Magnification Ratio
0.34 x
Image Stabilizer
Yes
Aspherical Lens
Yes
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
11/9
Diaphragm Blades
6
Rear Focus
-
Internal Focus
-
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
58 mm
Diameter
69
Length
70
Weight
200
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (754)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.0/10
Expert score (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
User score (746)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
  
Value for money (12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.6/10
Features (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Picture quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Overall quality (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.4/10
Construction (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.2/10
PROS• lightweight • easily interchangeable • sharp focus • consistent output • durable
Expert Reviews
DP Review
26 April 2009
The EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 looks destined to carry the flag as the kit lens sold with virtually every Canon dSLR over the next few years (and that counts as an awful lot of lenses), so it really needs to perform well in the face of some impressive competition. Read more ...
PROSMuch improved optics compared to Canon's previous non-IS 18-55mm kit lens, Effective image stabilisation, Very compact and lightweight, Good macro performance
CONSAll plastic construction, Rotating front element a pain for filter users, Narrow and very loose manual focus ring, Near-useless lens hood
7.2/10
What Digital Camera
11 July 2008
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS review
Canon’s new 18-55mm zoom is an attractive proposition thanks to its relatively cheap price and the inclusion of image stabilisation.... Read more ...
PROSFantastic value for money
CONSPoor manual-focusing experience
8.5/10
Pop Photo
13 July 2011
Lens Test: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
At $175 (street), this digital-only wide-to-normal standard zoom offers Canon EOS Digital Rebel shooters image stabilization for only about $35 -- and 1.3 ounces -- more than Canon's non-IS kit zoom. Read more ...
User Reviews
Amazon
31 March 2012
Love it!
This is a great lens for close-up, macro, portraits and so much more! It's very versatile in what I use it for and I love it. I would highly recommend this as a starting lens to anyone that asked. Read more ...
10.0/10
Ebay
11 May 2012
Bought as a gift. Recipient was happy.
Bought it as a gift. I think the recipient is pretty happy with this lens. I cannot give my own personal opinion because it was not for me. Read more ...
10.0/10
J&R
5 February 2010
Great product for the price!
I've been using this lens for the past one month now and I must say I am pretty happy with it overall. I mostly use it as my travel lens. It has been fairly consistent I've had minimal blurriness although I would say it is not as sharp as my EFS 55/250 when it comes to it's focus. Read more ...
PROSConsistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
CONSSlow Focus, Weak Casing
8.0/10