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: 2013-03-21
MSRP Price: $249
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens from Canon is a standard zoom compatible with Canon APS-C format cameras. It features a focal length range of 18-55mm (35mm equivalent: 28.8-88mm) and an Optical Image Stabilizer providing the equivalent of up to four stops of shake correction. A high-precision aspherical element reduces chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range for high resolution and contrast. The lens supports Canon's EOS Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous autofocusing during movie recording. This feature is enabled by the use of a six-group zoom system plus a stepping motor focusing mechanism. Additionally, manual focus adjustment is possible while shooting in AF mode, and an internal focusing system maintains an overall compact lens form-factor, enables faster performance, and allows for a closer minimum focusing distance of 0.82'. The front element of the lens does not rotate during focusing, allowing you to use polarizing filters without a problem. Optimized lens coatings ensure precise color balance while minimizing ghosting and flare, and the 7-blade circular diaphragm produces pleasing background blur.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Focal Length | 18-55mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
Format | APS-C / DX |
Compatible Format(s) | Canon (APS-C) |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Zoom Ratio | 3.05x |
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22-38 |
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 74.2°-27.5° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 13 |
Lens Groups | 11 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Stepper Motor (STM) | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 58mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 6.86 x 7.62cm |
Weight | 205g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |