Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens

Specification

• Focal length: 18-55mm
• Maximum aperture: f3.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f22-38
• Picture angle: 64-23 degrees (horizontal)
• Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
• Image Stabiliser: 4 stop
• Minimum shooting distance: Approx 25cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.34x (at 55mm)
• Aperture blade: 6 elements
• Lens hood: optional EW60C dedicated lens hood
• Filter size: 58mm
• Diameter x length: 68.5mm x 70mm
• Weight: 200g
• Included accessories: 58mm lens cap, rear lens cap

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Reviewed by Tom Wood

Date Added: Sunday 07 September, 2008

This is a great little lens. Don't be fooled that it's a 'kit' lens - the optical quality is superb. At the wide end, this lens suffers from much less chromatic aberration (colour fringing) than the three-times more expensive EF-S 17-85 IS USM - I have just 'upgraded' to this cheaper lens as the optics are so much better! Build quality is good for the price too.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Reviewed by Edmund Dewhurst

Date Added: Saturday 23 August, 2008

This is a decent quality lens at a very good price. I bought it because of the image stabalisation. My test shots appear to confirm that it is effective allowing me to use shutter speeds about 3-4 stops slower. I compared test shots against my Tamron 18-250 zoom and there was not much difference except I felt the canon lens was lacking a little in contrast. I also compared it to my 50mm f1.8 standard lens and the standard lens is much sharper has better contrast as you would expect. It is however I believe a very good value for an image stabalised lens and a much better than the previous kit lens I was offered and declined when I bought mt 400D.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

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Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 18th January 2010
Question: Is this lens fully compatible with the Canon EOS 1000D digital body?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is suitable for use with the Canon EOS 1000D D-SLR camera.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 25th November 2009
Question: Can I use this lens with an EOS 500D OK?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens will work fine with the Canon EOS 500D D-SLR camera.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 20th March 2009
Question: Is this lens compatible with the Canon EOS 350D digital camera?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 350D D-SLR.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 2nd November 2008
Question: For a beginner to try some macro work would this 18-55mm lens work well with the 25mm extension ring you sell? or would it be better to save up for the proper macro lens?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, this lens is compatible with the Canon EF 25 II Extention tube but only at the 55mm end of the lenses zoom range. Extension tubes are a good value way of getting into close up photography without the expense of a dedicated macro lens. The Kenko extension tubes are also worth a look as the set includes 3 different tubes for varying the magnification given.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 2nd September 2008
Question: Is this lens compatible with the Canon EOS 40D digital camera?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 40D digital slr camera.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 28th July 2008
Question: Hi, does this lens fit the Canon EOS 400D?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, yes this lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 400D digital SLR camera.
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Date Added: 12th May 2008
Question: Is this lens fully compatible with the Canon EOS 5D?
Bristol Cameras Answer: Hi, this lens will not be suitable as it is an EF-S lens which are designed for smaller APS-C sizes sensors. As the Canon EOS 5D has a full frame sensor then you need to go for a lens which is suitable for 35mm or full frame slr cameras such as Canon EF (not EF-S) and Sigma DG (not DC) lenses.

Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens Question

Question: Is the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens in stock?

Bristol Cameras Answer: As per most accessories listed on this website we do not have the resources to maintain stock info on several thousand smaller items. We keep many of the accessories on our site in stock and even if we don't have the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS EF-S Lens in stock, it is likely that it will be available from suppliers within 2-3 working days.
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