EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM

18-55mm
f/4.0
Zoom
Stabilized
215 g
Min focus 0.25 m

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Quick answer

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF-S mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 18-55mm f/4-5.6 APS-C standard zoom lens, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM is designed for Canon EF-S mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. A compact kit zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs that covers wide-angle to short-telephoto.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2017
Optical construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.25x
Filter thread: 58 mm
Weight: 215 g
Length: 61.8 mm
Diameter: 66.5 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM?

At 18-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

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

What mount does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM use?

It uses the Canon EF-S mount, so it fits Canon EF-S cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM?

It zooms across 18-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens F4-5.6 IS STM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–88mm on full frame, with a 23.1–64° horizontal and 27.6–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.