Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II from Canon is a standard zoom offering a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range. One aspherical element is featured in the lens design and helps to control spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for consistent sharpness and clarity. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to individual elements to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy in all lighting conditions. Complementing the imaging capabilities is a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, a Micro Motor autofocus system delivers quick focusing performance and a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" is available at all focal lengths for close-up shooting.
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Key Features
- EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 28.8-88mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/38
- One Aspherical Element
Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II from Canon is a standard zoom offering a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range. One aspherical element is featured in the lens design and helps to control spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for consistent sharpness and clarity. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to individual elements to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy in all lighting conditions. Complementing the imaging capabilities is a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, a Micro Motor autofocus system delivers quick focusing performance and a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" is available at all focal lengths for close-up shooting.
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Overview
Compact standard zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-S-mount DSLRs, and offers a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range.
One aspherical element is used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain sharpness and clarity.
Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.
A Micro Motor autofocus system provides quick focusing performance and a dedicated AF/MF switch allows for quick switching between auto and manual focusing methods.
Minimum focusing distance of 9.8" is available throughout the zoom range for working with close-up subjects.
Rounded six-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 013803079296
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Reviews
Stabilizer helps
By Beginner 3291970
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-17
This lens came with my camera, works fine for a beginner.
A Great out of the box Lens for a first time shooter, works well OTB.
By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-26
5 Star Starter lens.. all the way.. part of my kit, and glade to have it.. I will upgrade soon and keep this in back up.. for the mounts are plastic.. and limited metal to metal contact for support and security on impact.. but it is a starter lens.. climbing out on the ledge is probably not your day one photo shoot.. but all functions work great.. to find the serial number you will have to pull it off the meta data of the photos information page. no serial number printed on the case or ring.. just not there as the photos say, and no comment to why.
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