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Quick answer
The original EF-S kit zoom, introduced with the first Digital Rebel in 2003. It has no stabilization and weighs only about 190g.
Pros
- Very light
- Close focus of 0.28m
- 58mm filters
Cons
- No stabilization
- Plastic build
- Soft in the corners
Verdict
A basic kit lens that gets the job done in good light.
About this lens
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Canon EF-S mount cameras. A compact kit zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs that covers wide-angle to short-telephoto.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-S
- Focal length
- 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2004
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.28x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Length
- 66 mm
- Diameter
- 68.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6?
- First DSLR kit
- Casual snapshots
- Learning exposure
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–88mm | 23.1–64° | 27.6–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the original Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 stabilized?
No, only later versions added image stabilization. Use a fast shutter speed or brace the camera.
Can the EF-S 18-55mm be used on full-frame Canon cameras?
No, EF-S lenses will not mount on full-frame EF cameras. On EOS R bodies they work via the EF-EOS R adapter with an automatic APS-C crop.
What is the equivalent range of the EF-S 18-55mm?
On APS-C it frames like roughly 29-88mm in full-frame terms, a general-purpose range.
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