EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

18-55mm
f/3.5
Zoom
190 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

The non-stabilized version of Canon's entry-level APS-C kit zoom. Light, with a plastic body.

Pros

Very light (190 g)
Standard zoom range
Simple to use

Cons

No image stabilization
Slow aperture
Plastic construction

Verdict

A bare-bones kit lens. A stabilized version is easier for handheld shots in low light.

About this lens

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III: 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 III specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2011
Optical construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 6
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.34x
Filter thread: 58 mm
Weight: 190 g
Length: 70 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 III?

First-time shooters
Everyday snapshots
Family snapshots

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°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III have image stabilization?

No. Handheld shots in low light need a higher ISO or a faster shutter speed. The IS versions of the 18-55 are easier to use in dim light.

Can the Canon EF-S 18-55mm III be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.