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Reviews of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    June 2, 2008

    The Good: Optical image stabilization delivers sharper handheld photos at slow shutter speeds; lightweight, compact, and affordably priced; good optics for its class.

    The Bad: Poor manual focus ring design; plastic construction less desirable than metal; 55mm maximum focal length may leave you short.

    The Bottom Line: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens is a solidly performing medium-zoom lens, with good optics and image stabilization, that will appeal to more than just the entry-level crowd.

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 2042B002

General

  • Length 3 in
  • Diameter 2.7 in
  • Weight 7.1 oz

Lens System

  • Lens System Zoom lens
  • Special Functions Zoom
  • Intended For Digital SLR
  • Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture F/22 - f/38
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 29 - 88 mm
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Magnification 0.34
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Min Focus Range 9.8 in
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual
  • Max View Angle 74.3 degrees
  • Min View Angle 27.8 degrees
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Filter Size 58 mm
  • Diaphragm Blades 6
  • Lens Coating Super Spectra coating
  • Mounting Type Canon EF-S
  • Features Aspherical lens

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Dust cap, Lens cap

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens

Buying Choices

18-55mm EF-S IS Lens from 8 online stores: Lowest Price: $99.95

See prices from 8 stores

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