Reviews of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens
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CNET Review
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.
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 Automatic, Manual
- 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 Lens cap, Dust cap
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