Name: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36797
Rating: 4.3 (40 reviews)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II angle

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

focus accuracy to be very consistently accurate
solid and well-built
The price quality ratio is very nice

no distance scales or depth-of-field indicators
reverses onto the lens for easy storage
noticeably slower than a USM lens

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 11
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II - Pros & Cons

focus accuracy to be very consistently accurate
solid and well-built
The price quality ratio is very nice
makes handling comfortable
remains impressively lightweight and compact
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
Build quality is good for a largely plastic
the model has been refined and improved
The lens is very lightweight and easy to handle
this lens is good
small
light and has a really nice pattern
lens is good compared to its predecessors
good all-rounder that is perfect as a first lens for all occasions
the AF itself on video cameras was previously completely analog and worked perfectly
Sharpness consists of resolution and clarity

no distance scales or depth-of-field indicators
reverses onto the lens for easy storage
noticeably slower than a USM lens
Zoom creep was not a factor in our testing with
prized expensive lens
There are no focus distance markings on this lens
image quality weakness apparent in some locations within the frame
very small and does not inhibit access to the lens cap or a filter
is only available in a DSLR kit
barrel distortion that disappears by 35mm
Vignetting (edge darkening)
No lens hood was supplied with the review lens
Barrel distortion was noticeable at the 18mm setting
clunky aspect is heightened by the focus action
the lens also suffers from the higher distortion than
the lens is not suited for indoor and low light conditions
manual focus adjustment in the AF mode is not provided
not often make mistakes
It is almost impossible to shoot in side and backlight
no focusing scale and depth of field calculation
noticeable barrel-like distortion
The camera will NOT focus when changing the AF
The front lens also does not rotate during zooming
the plastic lens mount is bad
size does not directly affect the optical performance of the lens or its aperture
visible vignetting or chromatic aberration in the corners
light fall-off and chromatic aberration
noisier than the USM or stepper-motor
images will rarely suffer from chromatic aberration
lens is very light and feels a little bit cheap
The inner barrel wobbles quite a bit for instance
There are no hard stops at either ends of the range

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF-S

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-38
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Construction	Zoom
Elements	11
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	7.05 oz
Diameter	2.7 in
Length	3.33 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	29 - 88
Maximum magnification	0.34 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Canon - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.0

Based on 6 reviews

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Published: 08.02.2011

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Published: 02.04.2007

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4.0

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DPReview

Published: 28.01.2008

Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS review

4.1

Canon's 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS is the latest in its line of inexpensive DSLRs kit lenses which began with the original 18-55mm in 2003, as an accompaniment to the groundbreaking EOS Digital Rebel/300D (widely considered to be the camera which started the affordable DSLR revolution). The focal length range was chosen to be equivalent to the popular 28-90mm kit lenses then available for entry-level 35mm SLRs, and lightweight plastic construction was used to keep costs down. The design was slightly refreshed with the introduction of a mk II version to accompany the Digital Rebel XT/350D, however this only really featured subtle cosmetic changes, with no improvement to the optics. And those optics were never the strong point of this lens, which gained a reputation as a somewhat mediocre performer, with many users looking to upgrade fairly rapidly.

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Published: 06.06.2013

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Review

3.5

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is one of the better starter lenses out there, but it has the same flaws that are common in similar lenses.

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Published: 16.02.2012

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

4.3

The standard stabilised zoom lens for Canon's entry-level digital SLR cameras.Supplied as a basic kit lens with entry-level Canon DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 28.2 to 88mm in 35mm format. This is a good choice of focal lengths for general photography and will suit subjects as diverse as scenery and portraiture. Equipped with built-in image stabilisation (which Canon claims offers up to four f-stops of shutter speed advantage) it will focus as close as 25 cm at all focal length settings.

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Published: 28.06.2013

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4.0

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is the new kit lens for the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i. Is it just a throw-away lens that you should upgrade as soon as possible, or is it actually worth using? We've tested the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on the EOS 700D / Rebel T5i to find out...