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 Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 18-55mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.05x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.5 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-38 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 75°20'-27°50' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| SWC (SubWavelength Structure Coating) | No |
| Super Spectra Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 68.5mm x 84.5mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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