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| EF-S 18-55mm USM I/II EF-S 18-55mm I/II EF-S 18-55 IS |
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| Key features | |
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| Maker: | Canon |
| Image stabilization: | Available on the IS version |
| Ultrasonic motor: | Available on the USM version but not on the kit version nor IS version |
| Short back focus: |  Yes |
| Macro capable: | Yes |
| Application: | Standard Zoom |
| Technical data | |
| Type: | Zoom |
| Focal length: | 18-55mm (35 mm equivalent of 27.2–88mm) |
| Frame coverage: | APS-C 1.6x |
| Aperture (max/min): | 3.5 at 18mm, 5.6 at 55mm / 22 at 18mm, 38 at 55mm |
| Construction: | 9 groups / 11 elements |
| # Diaphragm blades: | 6 |
| Close focus distance: | 0.28 m / 0.25 m on IS version |
| Max. magnification: | 0.28 (at 55mm) / 0.34 (at 55mm) on IS version |
| Physical | |
| Max. diameter: | 68.5 mm |
| Max. length: | 66.2 mm / 70mm on IS version |
| Weight: | 190 g / 200g on IS version |
| Filter diameter: | 58 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood: | EW-60C |
| Case: | LP-814 |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal: | 65°30′ – 23°20′ |
| Vertical: | 45°30′ – 15°40′ |
| Diagonal: | 75°20′ – 27°50′ |
| History | |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP US$ | USM: $239.99 IS: $199.99 N/A for the non-USM version, which is only available in kits |
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens f/3.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to mild telephoto zoom lens for digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 28.8-88mm, and it is the standard kit lens on Canon's consumer DSLRs.
There have been three releases of this lens:
- Mk I (USM and non-USM),
- Mk II (USM and non-USM)
- addressing sharpness in the original lens, and
- IS (non-USM only)
- addressing general image quality problems of the Mk II.
The 18-55 IS is currently sold as a bundled kit lens with Canon's consumer DSLRs, replacing the 18-55 Mk I/II (USM-less version) in this role.
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EF-S 18-55 USM I/II / EF-S 18-55 I/II
This is a low-cost lens and the image and build quality reflect this. The lens is of plastic construction, including the lens mount. Unlike many Canon lenses, the EF-S 18-55mm I/II USM and the 18-55mm I/II are manufactured in Taiwan rather than Japan. The optical quality of the lens is variable depending on the quality of an individual lens. Generally, however, this version of the lens is soft to very soft and must be stopped down to gain acceptable sharpness. Barrel distortion becomes quite noticeable at the wide-angle setting and chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is common. 1
EF-S 18-55 IS
This is a low-cost lens and the build quality reflects this, but the image quality does not. Compared to its older siblings, and even to other Canon consumer zooms, the IS lens is sharper wide open. Also, compared to its older siblings, the IS lens displays less chromatic aberration. However, barrel distortion has not been improved. Finally, unlike its siblings, the glass components of the EF-S 18-55 IS are manufactured in Japan, although the rest of the lens is still made in Taiwan. Build quality overall is somewhat better than the non-IS versions.2
Similar lenses
The EF–S 18–55mm is the lowest end Canon general purpose zoom, but its low cost (as part of a kit) makes it a good value.
The two other general purpose EF-S zooms are:
- The Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens:
- Better build quality, larger zoom ratio, better image quality compared to Mk I/II, but worse image quality compared to IS version.
- The Canon EF-S 17-55mm lens:
- Better build quality, faster, better image quality (compared to both IS and Mk I/II), considerably higher price.
The Canon EF 28-90mm lens is the corresponding EF lens.
Notes
- ^ "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II - Test Report / Review". photozone. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - Review". The-digital-picture. Retrieved on 2008-08-05.
External links
Specifications
Reviews
18-55 f/3.5-5.6 II
18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
18-55 f/3.5-5.6 USM
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