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EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- 18-55mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 200 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
Quick answer
The 2007 stabilized EF-S kit zoom with a 58mm thread. It added optical image stabilization to the original design.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Light at about 200mm
- Close focus of 0.25m
- 58mm filters
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in the corners
Verdict
A decent kit lens whose stabilization is a real benefit.
About this lens
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS: 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, with Image Stabilizer. 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 IS specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-S
- Focal length
- 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2007
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.34x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 200 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 IS?
- First DSLR kit
- Travel
- Casual 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° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS have image stabilization?
Yes, Canon rates its optical stabilizer at four stops, which helps in low light.
Is it compatible with full-frame cameras?
No, it only fits APS-C EF-S bodies. On EOS R bodies it works through the EF-EOS R adapter with an APS-C crop.
Does it have an STM motor?
No, this version uses a conventional micro motor. STM arrived with later versions.
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