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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Canon's standard kit zoom for APS-C DSLRs, with a useful 18-55mm range and optical Image Stabilisation for sharper handheld shots.
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About the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the standard zoom supplied with many Canon APS-C DSLRs, and a sensible everyday lens in its own right. Its 18-55mm range covers wide-angle to short telephoto, which suits landscapes, interiors, portraits and general walk-around shooting. Optical Image Stabilisation reduces the effect of camera shake, helping you shoot handheld in lower light or at longer focal lengths. The lightweight plastic body keeps the lens easy to carry, and autofocus is quick and quiet enough for everyday use. It is an affordable way to cover the most common focal lengths on a Canon APS-C body.
Key specs
| Type | Standard zoom lens (Canon EF-S) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C only (approx. 29-88mm equivalent) |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (Canon IS) |
| Autofocus | Micro motor |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.25m |
| Filter size | 58mm |
| Weight | approx. 200g |
Compatibility
Fits Canon EF-S mount APS-C DSLRs. It cannot be used on full-frame Canon EF bodies, and it needs the Canon EF-EOS R adapter on EOS R mirrorless cameras. It does not fit Canon EF-M mirrorless cameras.
Questions about this model
Will this lens fit my Canon camera?
It fits Canon APS-C DSLRs with an EF-S mount. It does not fit full-frame Canon EF bodies, and on EOS R mirrorless cameras it needs the Canon EF-EOS R adapter.
Does the 18-55mm IS have image stabilisation?
Yes, it has Canon optical Image Stabilisation, which helps reduce blur from camera shake when shooting handheld.
What is the 18-55mm lens good for?
Its wide-to-short-telephoto range suits everyday shooting such as landscapes, interiors, portraits and travel.