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

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

Quick answer

A stabilized kit zoom from Canon's earlier APS-C DSLR generation, covering the standard range in a light plastic body.

Pros

Image stabilization
Light
Standard zoom range

Cons

Noisy micro-motor focusing
Plastic mount
Basic optics

Verdict

A basic kit lens; the STM version improves focusing and handling.

About this lens

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

Starter photography
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 IS II have image stabilization?

Yes, it has optical IS, which helps keep handheld shots sharp at slower shutter speeds.

Can the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS II 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.