Name: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36616
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)

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

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

4.1

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Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

The zoom ring is nicely-sized and it is smooth
great image quality is a significantly important part of great images
this lens focuses quickly and very quietly

Image stabilization does not stop subject motion
it does not extend the recommended minimum on either end of the focal length range
Relative subject sizes are also distorted with center-of-the-frame subjects becoming

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 13
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

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

The zoom ring is nicely-sized and it is smooth
great image quality is a significantly important part of great images
this lens focuses quickly and very quietly
build quality is a significant sacrifice
optical performance is actually quite good
Sharpness consists of resolution and clarity
the AF itself on video cameras was previously completely analog and worked perfectly
small
light and has a really nice pattern
this lens is good
The accuracy of the tested sample was good
it is quite decent now really
The lens is decently sharp when stopped down and
bokeh turned out surprisingly beautiful
fast
silent and accurate AF will certainly appeal
fast
quiet autofocus
very
very good
very lightweight and easy to handle
the model has been refined and improved
construct quality is satisfactory instead of remarkable
to hear that sharpness for the price is acceptable
lens is good compared to its predecessors
good all-rounder that is perfect as a first lens for all occasions
STM AF is truly quiet and quite expedient
sharpness is phenomenal over the casing

Image stabilization does not stop subject motion
it does not extend the recommended minimum on either end of the focal length range
Relative subject sizes are also distorted with center-of-the-frame subjects becoming
extenders are physically unable to mount behind the EF-S lenses
the camera could no longer set the aperture and then gave an 01 communications error
There are no hard stops at either ends of the range
barrel distortion that disappears by 35mm
The roof edge of the warehouse is visibly distorted
The lens does telescope out as you zoom in
dimmed corners in images
Dimmed corners when shooting Raw
no distance scales or depth-of-field indicators
Zoom creep was not a factor in our testing with
The lens takes less than a second to focus from infinity to close-focus
the ring no longer turns during autofocus operation
Attached 58mm filters do not rotate while focusing
Vignetting At maximum aperture at all focal lengths
Barrel distortion was obvious in shots taken with the 18mm focal length
filters are often an unnoticed source of flares
operational noises were recorded on movie soundtracks
an 8 mm wide band just behind the leading edge of the outer barrel
too slow and made too much noise
The lens draws power from the camera body
light falloff was clearly not an essential configuration objective
the lens is not suited for indoor and low light conditions
It is almost impossible to shoot in side and backlight
is not equipped with a stabilizer and is a simplified version
the lens is not adapted to work in low-light locations
not often make mistakes
noticeable barrel-like distortion
the plastic lens mount is bad
size does not directly affect the optical performance of the lens or its aperture
The camera will NOT focus when changing the AF
The front lens also does not rotate during zooming
high differentiation areas towards the edges
Chromatic aberrations are a bit high
The zoom extent is maybe not as wide as other pack lenses

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF-S

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-38
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	13
Groups	11
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Turn

Weight	7.23 oz
Diameter	2.72 in
Length	2.96 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	29 - 88
Maximum magnification	0.36 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic
Zoom lock	no
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 STM Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

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

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Published: 28.06.2013

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

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...