Name: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Brand: Canon
SKU: 226
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

it is quite decent now really
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

is not equipped with a stabilizer and is a simplified version
not often make mistakes
the lens is not suited for indoor and low light conditions

Elements: 11
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: APS-C (crop)
Focal length: 18, 55 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

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

it is quite decent now really
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
remains impressively lightweight and compact
very lightweight and easy to handle
the model has been refined and improved
Build quality is good for a largely plastic
excellent too
quite effective
light
compact and has great performance
image stabilization really works
An excellent new lens from Canon
nice one guys
The accuracy of the tested sample was good
Sharpness consists of resolution and clarity
small
light and has a really nice pattern
the AF itself on video cameras was previously completely analog and worked perfectly
good all-rounder that is perfect as a first lens for all occasions
lens is good compared to its predecessors
this lens is good
maintained good corner sharpness at 35mm and 55mm
Autofocus feels responsive and accurate
The price quality ratio is very nice
makes handling comfortable

is not equipped with a stabilizer and is a simplified version
not often make mistakes
the lens is not suited for indoor and low light conditions
It is almost impossible to shoot in side and backlight
the lens is not adapted to work in low-light locations
Vignetting (edge darkening)
Barrel distortion was noticeable at the 18mm setting
No lens hood was supplied with the review lens
The lens does not even perform that badly
The lens does not have image stabilization
it has no image stabilization is a pity
chromatic aberrations were slightly higher than with the version II
only a bit disappointing at 55mm
the build quality does not seem any better than the original kit lens
The zoom ring is neither smooth nor well damped
Manual focus ring is almost useless
slow autofocus speed and mediocre image quality
somewhat slow and noisy
The front lens also does not rotate during zooming
The camera will NOT focus when changing the AF
noticeable barrel-like distortion
size does not directly affect the optical performance of the lens or its aperture
the plastic lens mount is bad
no performance or image-quality penalty
It lacks a distance scale
the small manual focus ring feels a bit loose
Poor manual focus ring design
barrel distortion that disappears by 35mm
There are no hard stops at either ends of the range
light fall-off and chromatic aberration
noisier than the USM or stepper-motor
lens is very light and feels a little bit cheap
the MTF results are not directly comparable across the different systems
visible vignetting or chromatic aberration in the corners
images will rarely suffer from chromatic aberration

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF-S

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

Elements	11
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	Optimised lens coatings
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	6.7 oz
Diameter	2.72 in
Length	3.15 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	APS-C
Focal length	18 - 55
Maximum magnification	0.1 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.28
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP814
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Sealing	no

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0

Based on 7 reviews

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

photographyblog.com

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...

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

PCMAG

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.

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

Imaging Resource

Published: 20.08.2007

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

Looking for a Canon 18-55mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

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

CNET

Published: 02.06.2008

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

Photo Review

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.

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

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.