Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens
- Focal Length: 18–55mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/3.5–5.6
- Minimum Aperture: f/22–36
- Lens Mount: Canon EF-S Mount
- Format Coverage: Canon APS-C
- Autofocus: Yes, STM Stepping Motor
- Image Stabilization: Yes, Optical Image Stabilizer
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25 m
- Maximum Magnification: 0.36×
- Optical Construction: 13 elements in 11 groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 7
- Filter Size: 58 mm
- Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
- Weight: Approx. 205 g
- Dimensions: Approx. 69 × 75.2 mm
Description
The Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM is a standard zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C DSLR cameras. Its 18–55mm focal range provides an equivalent field of view of approximately 29–88mm on Canon APS-C bodies, making it a practical everyday lens for travel, family photography, street scenes, landscapes, and portraits.
The optical design uses 13 elements in 11 groups, providing good sharpness and natural color rendition throughout its useful zoom range. The 18mm wide-angle setting is useful for landscapes, interiors, and group photographs, while the 55mm setting offers a more natural perspective for portraits and general subjects.
The lens incorporates Canon's STM stepping motor for smooth and quiet autofocus, particularly useful when recording video. Its optical Image Stabilizer helps reduce the effects of camera shake, while the 0.25m minimum focusing distance and 0.36× maximum magnification provide useful close-up capability for everyday subjects.
Compact and lightweight at approximately 205 g, the EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM is a practical general-purpose lens for Canon APS-C DSLR systems. It is compatible with Canon EOS cameras that accept EF-S lenses and offers a useful combination of portability, stabilization, close focusing, and quiet autofocus.
