Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens USA
- Price: $199.00
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- B&H # CA1855EFS
- Mfr# 2042B002
Product Highlights
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The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens is a standard zoom lens that features the smaller size image circle, exclusively designed for EOS Digital Rebel and other cameras using the "APS-C" size sensor. The focal length is equivalent to approx. 28-90mm in 35mm format. This makes it ideal as a basic everyday lens.
This lens features Canon's optical Image Stabilizer technology, which provides up to 3-4 stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. This ensures clear, crisp images, even in dim light.
Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.
Note! Fits on cameras with an APS-C size sensor such as the EOS Digital Rebel or 7D, 20D, 20Da, 30D, 40D, 50D and 60D SLR cameras
- Uses optics designed to take full advantage of the small image circle and short back focus in EF-S lenses
- Optimized lens coatings minimize flare and ghosting which are prone to occur with digital cameras
- Compact and ultra-lightweight with impressive close-focusing ability of 9.8" (25 cm)
- Includes 1 Aspherical lens element
- Circular aperture diaphragm produces a more attractive appearance to out-of-focus background areas in photos shot using the widest apertures
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 - 55 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 38 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 74.2° - 27.5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.8" (25 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.34x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.9 |
| Groups/Elements | 9/11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.7 x 2.8" (6.86 x 7.11 cm) |
| Weight | 7.1 oz (201 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 222 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (163)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (150)
- Easily interchangeable (135)
- Consistent output (101)
- Durable (58)
Cons
- Weak casing (34)
- Slow focus (23)
- Poor in low light (19)
- Difficult to clean (4)
- Blurry focus (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (90)
- General purpose (60)
- Low light (60)
- Night photography (38)
- Macro photography (35)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (64), Enthusiast (39), Semi-pro photographer (34), Casual photographer (27), Photography student (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (110), Yes (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
great value lens
If you're on a real budget and your needs are minimum then this lens should fit the bill nicely.I've replaced this lens with professional L zooms soon after obtaining this. I've done comparisons between this...Read complete review
If you're on a real budget and your needs are minimum then this lens should fit the bill nicely.I've replaced this lens with professional L zooms soon after obtaining this. I've done comparisons between this and the pro lenses. I've concluded that this lens is capable of producing excellent results. The key is knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this lens for obtaining the best results. Stopping the lens down to f/8 and using a tripod is going yield excellent pictures with some missed color saturation, contrast, and sharpness. Distortion is less noticeable at the middle of the zoom range. For handholding moving subjects, indoors, I recommend using a flash at about f/5. On bright days, outdoors, stop down again to about F/8 and you'll lessen problems like chromatic aberration and lens flare.As I said, I've done side-by-side comparisons (with the 24-70L) of the lens at its strongest setting (F/8) and most people found the pictures indistinguishable. Just push your pictures through developing software and boost the sharpness/color/contrast and you'll have professional looking pictures that can stand up to those rendered by Canon's L zooms. I wish I could share the link to the results but these reviews are limiting and so I'm hoping you can trust me.I have to give this lens 5 stars because, when used within its abilities this lens is capable of great things. You can't fault the lens for uses outside of its limitations because there's a reason why [$]lenses exist which are meant to handle other more challenging tasks.If you buy this lens, learn how to use it properly and you'll be rewarded with some great pictures!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Casual Users Only!
My rating is based on an overall comparison of all available lenses and does not reflect the price of this lens. This lens is intended for users who aren't after top notch image quality and...Read complete review
My rating is based on an overall comparison of all available lenses and does not reflect the price of this lens. This lens is intended for users who aren't after top notch image quality and for them this lens offers an excellent value especially when purchased in a kit. For them, I'd rate this lens about 3 1/2-4 Stars
Overall image quality approaches good for most situations although it seems to suffer quite a bit of purple fringing when high contrast exists. Also it seems to be a tad soft towards the wider angle end of the zoom range. This lens did quite well capturing the family on Christmas morning but performed marginally for shooting landscapes while on vacation.
This is a really light lens and when paired with the XSi it is ideal for walking around without feeling encumbered and I would recommend it to the casual photographer for taking vacation photos. I'm not really too sure but the IS seems to allow shooting about 1 stop slower which when paired with a higher ISO allows for shooting interior shots in moderate to brightly light interiors.
I absolutely hate where the manual focus control is located for this lens. You basically have to turn about a 5mm textured ring at the very front of the lens and I found it very awkward to use. Also you can't override the auto focus without turning it off completely. The front of the lens rotates as it focuses which can cause problems when using a polarizing filter. This lens feels very cheap and I would suspect it suffers in the durability department. Also this lens won't work with the Canon full-frame sensors so if you upgrade from your APS-C sensor you won't be able to use this lens... not that you would want to continue using it.
Overall I would recommend this lens to only the most casual user. This lens allows for carefree shooting but seems poorly suited For anyone looking to grow as a photographer. If you are wanting a lens with a little more growth potential, I would recommend bypassing the cheap zoom lenses and going with an entry or mid level standard prime lenses instead.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is the best lens for beginners.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Andi
Malibu Beach, taken with 18-55mm lens
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens!! The perfect lens for a hobbyist, as well as, a pro.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Best service anywhere. Fantastic pricing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Simply amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I have little complaints about the stock lens of Canon's crop sensor family.
The focus can be slow and can be searching at times in low light, but if you know how to tweak the focus mechanism by center focusing it on a light source or an edge of white and dark somewhere, you can get pretty solid focus from the lens.
The IS feature is awesome to have especially while doing video. :D
It is sharpest at 5.6 and as I said a pretty nice lens. And since the lens is exactly the same as the 1st generation version of the lens except for some cosmetic changes I will include some photos from the 1st generation of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by PConvictions
Parking Garage at the Domain, Austin Texas
Images shared by PConvictions
Food Photography
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
For general use, it's a decent lens. I prefer to mainly stick with primarys, but this is a basic utility lens for casual shots and family gatherings. It is what it is, a basic lens that will cover the most shot situations in a day to day situation if you're not a pro. Don't expect Zeiss quality and performance, but it's a good starter for basic photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
A good starter lens for up close pictures. To get further away pictures will need a different lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
What more can I say, it works, produces clear images. Nothing spectacular, it's a lens and does it's job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General photography
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This lense is great, for a first lense upgrade from a point and shoot camera. It seems to give a overall good photo for all occasions. I have tested a few friends' lenses and can say that there are definitely better lenses for distance photos and close ups, but this lense delivers great phots as well. It'll be a year or two (getting comfortable with our new Rebel T4i) before we purchase specialty lenses. So far, this one is great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I am a student so for right now I am just playing around with it to try and get a good feel for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
i wanted a lens with more of a wider look then 28mm and the 18mm is great i use is more in 18mm then anything else the quality is great for the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Auto-Focusing is Great...... Wish I would have bought Canon sooner
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Butch
Granddaughter coloring Easter Eggs
Images shared by Butch
Grandson coloring Easter Eggs
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This lens is excellent for starting with dslrs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
good lens for a good price
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Lightweight, easy to attach in a hurry.
I wish it had a string to attach lens cover to lens.
Sharp focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Attaches easily to Canon DSL camera. Takes beautiful sharp photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Great kit lens. Only had trouble with the auto-focus failing and therefore needing to buy a replacement. The lens is a great low cost lens that gets the job done
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens to start out with. I got it to go with my t4i, and I haven't had any complaints. It is great for your basic needs, especially when you're just starting off like me. The auto focus is very loud, but I don't use it so I don't mind. If you need a lens for your basic beginner needs, and for a low price, this is a great lens for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Distortion at wide angle
Best Uses
- General purpose lens
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens to use on my 7D so I could have a general purpose lens and also a wide angle. My intent was to use this until I decided what I needed to upgrade to, but now I'm thinking there's no upgrade needed. For the money it's sharp enough for my purposes, focus is fast, IS works great and it costs less. Distortion issues are easily fixed in software. I would definately get this first then go from there upgrading to something better only if necessary. Remember it's not the equipment but the photographer that makes the photo.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
We use the product in a professional environment snappin hundreds of photos per day. Auto focus is rapid and accurate. No real downside.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 222 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (163)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (150)
- Easily interchangeable (135)
- Consistent output (101)
- Durable (58)
Cons
- Weak casing (34)
- Slow focus (23)
- Poor in low light (19)
- Difficult to clean (4)
- Blurry focus (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (90)
- General purpose (60)
- Low light (60)
- Night photography (38)
- Macro photography (35)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (64), Enthusiast (39), Semi-pro photographer (34), Casual photographer (27), Photography student (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (110), Yes (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
great value lens
If you're on a real budget and your needs are minimum then this lens should fit the bill nicely.I've replaced this lens with professional L zooms soon after obtaining this. I've done comparisons between this...Read complete review
If you're on a real budget and your needs are minimum then this lens should fit the bill nicely.I've replaced this lens with professional L zooms soon after obtaining this. I've done comparisons between this and the pro lenses. I've concluded that this lens is capable of producing excellent results. The key is knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this lens for obtaining the best results. Stopping the lens down to f/8 and using a tripod is going yield excellent pictures with some missed color saturation, contrast, and sharpness. Distortion is less noticeable at the middle of the zoom range. For handholding moving subjects, indoors, I recommend using a flash at about f/5. On bright days, outdoors, stop down again to about F/8 and you'll lessen problems like chromatic aberration and lens flare.As I said, I've done side-by-side comparisons (with the 24-70L) of the lens at its strongest setting (F/8) and most people found the pictures indistinguishable. Just push your pictures through developing software and boost the sharpness/color/contrast and you'll have professional looking pictures that can stand up to those rendered by Canon's L zooms. I wish I could share the link to the results but these reviews are limiting and so I'm hoping you can trust me.I have to give this lens 5 stars because, when used within its abilities this lens is capable of great things. You can't fault the lens for uses outside of its limitations because there's a reason why [$]lenses exist which are meant to handle other more challenging tasks.If you buy this lens, learn how to use it properly and you'll be rewarded with some great pictures!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Casual Users Only!
My rating is based on an overall comparison of all available lenses and does not reflect the price of this lens. This lens is intended for users who aren't after top notch image quality and...Read complete review
My rating is based on an overall comparison of all available lenses and does not reflect the price of this lens. This lens is intended for users who aren't after top notch image quality and for them this lens offers an excellent value especially when purchased in a kit. For them, I'd rate this lens about 3 1/2-4 Stars
Overall image quality approaches good for most situations although it seems to suffer quite a bit of purple fringing when high contrast exists. Also it seems to be a tad soft towards the wider angle end of the zoom range. This lens did quite well capturing the family on Christmas morning but performed marginally for shooting landscapes while on vacation.
This is a really light lens and when paired with the XSi it is ideal for walking around without feeling encumbered and I would recommend it to the casual photographer for taking vacation photos. I'm not really too sure but the IS seems to allow shooting about 1 stop slower which when paired with a higher ISO allows for shooting interior shots in moderate to brightly light interiors.
I absolutely hate where the manual focus control is located for this lens. You basically have to turn about a 5mm textured ring at the very front of the lens and I found it very awkward to use. Also you can't override the auto focus without turning it off completely. The front of the lens rotates as it focuses which can cause problems when using a polarizing filter. This lens feels very cheap and I would suspect it suffers in the durability department. Also this lens won't work with the Canon full-frame sensors so if you upgrade from your APS-C sensor you won't be able to use this lens... not that you would want to continue using it.
Overall I would recommend this lens to only the most casual user. This lens allows for carefree shooting but seems poorly suited For anyone looking to grow as a photographer. If you are wanting a lens with a little more growth potential, I would recommend bypassing the cheap zoom lenses and going with an entry or mid level standard prime lenses instead.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 222 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is the best lens for beginners.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Andi
Malibu Beach, taken with 18-55mm lens
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens!! The perfect lens for a hobbyist, as well as, a pro.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Best service anywhere. Fantastic pricing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Simply amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I have little complaints about the stock lens of Canon's crop sensor family.
The focus can be slow and can be searching at times in low light, but if you know how to tweak the focus mechanism by center focusing it on a light source or an edge of white and dark somewhere, you can get pretty solid focus from the lens.
The IS feature is awesome to have especially while doing video. :D
It is sharpest at 5.6 and as I said a pretty nice lens. And since the lens is exactly the same as the 1st generation version of the lens except for some cosmetic changes I will include some photos from the 1st generation of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by PConvictions
Parking Garage at the Domain, Austin Texas
Images shared by PConvictions
Food Photography
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
For general use, it's a decent lens. I prefer to mainly stick with primarys, but this is a basic utility lens for casual shots and family gatherings. It is what it is, a basic lens that will cover the most shot situations in a day to day situation if you're not a pro. Don't expect Zeiss quality and performance, but it's a good starter for basic photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
A good starter lens for up close pictures. To get further away pictures will need a different lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
What more can I say, it works, produces clear images. Nothing spectacular, it's a lens and does it's job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General photography
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This lense is great, for a first lense upgrade from a point and shoot camera. It seems to give a overall good photo for all occasions. I have tested a few friends' lenses and can say that there are definitely better lenses for distance photos and close ups, but this lense delivers great phots as well. It'll be a year or two (getting comfortable with our new Rebel T4i) before we purchase specialty lenses. So far, this one is great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I am a student so for right now I am just playing around with it to try and get a good feel for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
i wanted a lens with more of a wider look then 28mm and the 18mm is great i use is more in 18mm then anything else the quality is great for the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Auto-Focusing is Great...... Wish I would have bought Canon sooner
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Butch
Granddaughter coloring Easter Eggs
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This lens is excellent for starting with dslrs.
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Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
good lens for a good price
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Lightweight, easy to attach in a hurry.
I wish it had a string to attach lens cover to lens.
Sharp focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Attaches easily to Canon DSL camera. Takes beautiful sharp photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Great kit lens. Only had trouble with the auto-focus failing and therefore needing to buy a replacement. The lens is a great low cost lens that gets the job done
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens to start out with. I got it to go with my t4i, and I haven't had any complaints. It is great for your basic needs, especially when you're just starting off like me. The auto focus is very loud, but I don't use it so I don't mind. If you need a lens for your basic beginner needs, and for a low price, this is a great lens for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Distortion at wide angle
Best Uses
- General purpose lens
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens to use on my 7D so I could have a general purpose lens and also a wide angle. My intent was to use this until I decided what I needed to upgrade to, but now I'm thinking there's no upgrade needed. For the money it's sharp enough for my purposes, focus is fast, IS works great and it costs less. Distortion issues are easily fixed in software. I would definately get this first then go from there upgrading to something better only if necessary. Remember it's not the equipment but the photographer that makes the photo.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
We use the product in a professional environment snappin hundreds of photos per day. Auto focus is rapid and accurate. No real downside.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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