Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: APS-C / DX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF-S

Release Date: 2003-08-20

MSRP Price: $199

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Mixed

Production Status: Discontinued

Lens Description: A standard zoom exclusively for the EOS Digital Rebel and EOS 20D SLR cameras with APS-C size image circle equivalent to an approx. 28-90mm focal length. Compact and ultra-lightweight with impressive close-focusing ability of 0.9 ft (0.28m). Features optimized coating for digital imaging sensor to minimize ghost images and flare.


Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length18-55mm
Mount TypeCanon EF-S
FormatAPS-C / DX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio3.05x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:3.5
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/3.5-f/5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22-38
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)75°20'-27°50'
Optical Information
Lens Elements11
Lens Groups9
Diaphragm Blades6
Aspherical Elements1
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.25m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions68.5mm x 84.5mm
Weight200g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 diagram

MTF Chart

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 18mm chart Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 55mm chart

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