Canon
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II camera lens
Standard zoom lens for APS-C DSLRs covering 18-55mm with 3.5-5.6 aperture and four-stop optical image stabilisation
- TypeZoom Lens
- CompatibilityDSLR Camera
- ColorBlack
- Versatile framing from 18 mm wide-angle to 55 mm portrait
- Four-stop optical image stabilizer reduces camera shake for sharper handheld shots
- Bright f/3.5 maximum aperture gathers more light in dim conditions
- Close focus at 9.8 cm captures fine detail in macro-style images
- Compact standard zoom designed specifically for APS-C Canon EF-S DSLRs
APS-C zoom for everyday shooting
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a standard zoom lens built for APS-C format Canon EF-S mount DSLRs. It covers a focal range of 18 to 55 millimetres, equivalent to 28.8 to 88 millimetres in full-frame terms, making it suitable for wide-angle scenes through to short telephoto portraits. The lens is sold new and finished in black.
Four-stop optical stabiliser for handheld work
An integrated Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four stops of shake correction, letting you shoot at slower shutter speeds without a tripod. The minimum focus distance of 9.8 centimetres allows close-up detail work, while the angle of view spans 74 degrees 20 minutes at the wide end to 27 degrees 50 minutes at the long end.
Variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture defines low-light limits
The maximum aperture ranges from f/3.5 at 18 millimetres to f/5.6 at 55 millimetres, so light gathering decreases as you zoom in. The minimum aperture reaches f/22 to f/38 for extended depth of field or long exposures in bright conditions. Buyers who need a constant aperture throughout the zoom range should consider other options.
Highlights
- Versatile framing from 18 mm wide-angle to 55 mm portrait
- Four-stop optical image stabilizer reduces camera shake for sharper handheld shots
- Bright f/3.5 maximum aperture gathers more light in dim conditions
- Close focus at 9.8 cm captures fine detail in macro-style images
- Compact standard zoom designed specifically for APS-C Canon EF-S DSLRs
Specifications
| Type | Zoom Lens |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | DSLR Camera |
| Color | Black |
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Not Available |
Questions about this item
Will the image stabilizer unit need replacement after years of use?
The four-stop optical stabilizer is built into the lens barrel and has no user-serviceable parts; it is designed to last the life of the lens under normal handling.
At which aperture does diffraction start to limit sharpness on this zoom?
Diffraction becomes noticeable beyond the minimum aperture of f/22 at 18 mm and f/38 at 55 mm, so stopping down further will reduce resolution.
How warm does the barrel get and how much noise does the stabilizer make during all-day shooting?
The lens body stays near ambient temperature and the optical stabilizer operates silently, adding no audible hum or measurable heat during extended use.
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