Canon International
Canon International EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens (White Box) camera kit
A compact 18-55 mm zoom with four-stop image stabilisation and quiet STM focusing, supplied in white-box packaging
- Compact 18-55mm zoom covers 28.8-88mm equivalent range
- Four-stop image stabilisation steadies handheld shots in low light
- STM stepping motor gives quick quiet autofocus with full-time manual override
- Bright f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture maintains exposure through the zoom range
- 11 elements in 9 groups including one aspherical element reduce aberrations
Ideal Kit Lens for APS-C Travel
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ships in white-box packaging as a new, lightweight standard zoom for Canon APS-C SLRs. Its 28.8-88mm equivalent focal range covers wide-angle to short telephoto needs for travelling photographers and photojournalists. The variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture keeps the barrel compact while still allowing subject isolation at wider settings.
Quiet STM Focus with Four-Stop Stabilisation
Optical Image Stabiliser technology provides up to four stops of shake correction for handheld shooting in difficult light. The STM stepping motor delivers quick, near-silent autofocus and permits full-time manual focus override without switching modes. Super Spectra Coating suppresses flare and ghosting to maintain contrast and colour fidelity in harsh conditions.
Aspherical Optics and Rounded Diaphragm
An 11-element, 9-group formula includes one aspherical element that reduces chromatic and spherical aberrations while limiting distortion throughout the zoom range. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm produces smooth background rendition for selective focus work. Buyers needing a constant-aperture zoom or wider maximum aperture for low-light events should consider other options.
Highlights
- Compact 18-55mm zoom covers 28.8-88mm equivalent range
- Four-stop image stabilisation steadies handheld shots in low light
- STM stepping motor gives quick quiet autofocus with full-time manual override
- Bright f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture maintains exposure through the zoom range
- 11 elements in 9 groups including one aspherical element reduce aberrations
Specifications
| Brand | Canon International |
|---|---|
| Model | Not Available |
Questions about this item
How do I attach the EF-S 18-55mm lens to my Canon SLR and what alignment step is often missed?
Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the white mark on the camera mount, then turn clockwise until it clicks; skipping the index alignment can leave the electronic contacts unseated.
Which parts of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens are most likely to need service after extended use?
The STM stepping motor and the four-stop Image Stabilizer unit are the moving components that may require attention after heavy shooting, while the seven-blade diaphragm and 11-element optical formula are fixed.
At what focal length does the variable aperture reach its smallest maximum opening of f/5.6 on this zoom?
The aperture narrows to f/5.6 at the 55 mm telephoto end, limiting low-light shutter speeds and depth-of-field control compared to the f/3.5 available at 18 mm.
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