Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens Imported
Only fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series or 50D, 40D, 30D & 20D SLR cameras
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
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| 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 141 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (98)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (97)
- Easily interchangeable (79)
- Consistent output (55)
- Durable (33)
Cons
- Weak casing (24)
- Slow focus (14)
- Poor in low light (9)
- Lens creep (3)
Best Uses
- General purpose (58)
- Landscape/scenery (39)
- Low light (20)
- Night photography (19)
- Sports/action (17)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (39), Photo enthusiast (32), Semi-pro photographer (14), Casual photographer (12), Professional (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (43), Yes (3)
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!
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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
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Mediocre Quality
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Abusive Applications
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens for use on my T2i, knowing full well that it's junk. Optical quality is nothing special and you can get advanced point and shoots with better. Focus speed isn't great and build quality is seriously as low as it gets with a Canon product. I bought this for uses which don't require quality and have a high likelihood of breaking a lens. Frankly though, I wouldn't be shocked if it breaks itself.
If you're new to DSLRs and are only in it as a hobby, don't be fooled into thinking that a DSLR with the cheapest SLR lens is better than the most expensive point and shoot. It's not. Save a little longer and buy something like the Canon 15-85mm. You'll be much happier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lens Creep
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
superb standard walk-about lens,..light-weight, and nice and wide..
the build quality could be better, but would wind up costing more so,...
This is my second 18-55IS III as I stupidly tried to remove some dust(no dust seals) from INSIDE the lens body and wound up destroying the poor lens in the process..
but I was so distraught over the loss that I bought another one poste haste!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I am a freelance photographer and in one occasion I needed a wide angel lens, that did the trick well the 18-55mm 5.6 came in handy, it cover a wide enough angel and is a very light lens.
It may be a sheep lens but for the price you can does a whole lot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No negatives for this pro
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
A very efficient lens when it comes to focusing,the physical weight is reasonable, and the overall build is excellent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Gives a wider angle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
i;m not a professional but for me de results are very very goods
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
[...]. I really recomed it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Excellent all-purpose lense.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cheap
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I purchased this lens just for the IS so I could do a quick movie. It worked as I expected. Ok
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Purchased for my daughter to use with my older Canon 20D. I own several Canon lens and have yet to be disappointed, including this one. Tough to beat for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This product is great for my job, I use it all time.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Purchased for picture of the great out doors of a South Dakota vacation. Should have saved up for the 10-22MM
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
[...]. I enjoy it. Thank You and I will order from you again. Everything was the way I was expecting, no problem whatsoever.You must have a great team.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I am very happy with this product, love the image stabilizer and the fact that it has that great quality feel to it. I would recommend this to someone looking for a product like this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Light and compact.
Excellent images.
Great for travel photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I bought a Canon camera with a 135 mm lens and wanted something smaller for inside the house and closeup shots. I've taken several pictures using this lens and it fits my needs well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Product is exactly what I expected [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Resonably Priced
Cons
- None that I noticed
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
Nice lens for use shooting panoramic photos as well as portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
I have never had an 18-55 before, usually use a 75-300. Really like it for getting groups of people. Nice lens, lightweight and love that it has a stabilizer in it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens:
This was a replacement for a damaged lens that I owned for about a year. It is still a good value but more expensive than it was a year ago. While relatively slow, it is fine for cameras with a wide ISO range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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