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

Compact standard zoom for APS-C Canon DSLRs

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
60/100
LENS SCORE
Features 10
Performance 10
Durability 10
Price 15
Usability 15
Brand Canon
Model 2042B002

Key Features

OPTICAL 11 elements in 9 groups with one aspherical element
MOUNT Canon EF-S mount specifically for APS-C sensors
AUTOFOCUS Micro-motor driven AF system
APERTURE 6-blade circular diaphragm
ZOOM Standard 18-55mm focal length range
STABILIZATION None (Non-IS version)
CONSTRUCTION Polycarbonate build with metal mount
FILTER 58mm front filter thread
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.28x at 55mm
FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.28m
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Canon APS-C DSLR bodies only
WEATHER SEALING None
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for portability

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

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

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-55mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-38
Lens Construction 11 elements in 9 groups
Minimum Focus 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.28x
Diaphragm Blades 6
Filter Size 58mm
Weight 190g
Dimensions 68.5 x 66mm