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

Versatile compact standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
65/100
LENS SCORE
Features 12
Performance 13
Durability 10
Price 18
Usability 12
Brand Canon
Model 2042B002

Key Features

OPTICS 11 elements in 9 groups including one aspherical element
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Micro-motor driven AF system
APERTURE 6-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon EF-S mount APS-C sensors
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.34x at 55mm
FILTER 58mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight polycarbonate barrel construction
FOCUSING Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m (9.8 inches)
ZOOM Standard 3x zoom range covering wide to short telephoto
COATING Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING No formal weather sealing rating
SIZE Compact design measuring 68.5mm x 70mm

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

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 ✓ 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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-55mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36
Lens Construction 11 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 74u00b0 20' - 27u00b0 50'
Min Focus Distance 0.25m / 9.8 in
Max Magnification 0.34x
Filter Size 58mm
Diaphragm Blades 6
Image Stabilization Yes, 4 stops
Dimensions 68.5 x 70 mm
Weight 200g