The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens from Canon is a zoom lens that provides the 35mm focal range equivalent of 29-88mm, covering a wide-angle to short telephoto range. With an integrated Image Stabilization system, the lens offers up to four stops of shake compensation which will produce sharp images in low-light situations or when using longer focal lengths. An aspherical lens element minimizes aberrations for clear, high-contrast, color-accurate imaging throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture helps produce pleasing bokeh. It is a compact, lightweight lens with a versatile focal range, ideal as an everyday walk-around lens.
Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.
Minimum focusing distance is 9.8" throughout the zoom range.
An aspherical lens element reduces aberrations for sharp imaging with no color bleed.
A truly round aperture provides smooth background blur