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

Versatile compact kit lens with smooth autofocus

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79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 8114B002

Key Features

OPTICAL 13 elements in 11 groups including one aspherical element
AUTOFOCUS Stepping Motor (STM) technology for smooth, quiet video AF
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of correction
APERTURE 7-blade circular diaphragm for pleasing background blur
MIN FOCUS 0.25m (9.8 inches) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 58mm front filter thread diameter
MOUNT Canon EF-S mount for APS-C DSLR cameras
ZOOM Standard wide-angle to short telephoto zoom range
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight polycarbonate barrel construction
VIDEO Optimized for Movie Servo AF on compatible bodies
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact retractable design for portability
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon APS-C sensor DSLRs

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-55mm
Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups
Min Aperture f/22-38
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.36x
Filter Size 58mm
Stabilization 4 stops
Focus Motor STM
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 205g
Dimensions 69 x 75.2 mm