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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III zoom lens, black barrel with silver mount ring

Canon

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III camera lens

SKU CH-N88A-S8QMD

A standard zoom lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs covering 18-55mm with an f/3.5-5.6 aperture, aspheric element for distortion correction, and a DC motor for fast autofocus

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Versatile 18-55mm zoom covers wide to portrait framing
  • Aspheric element reduces distortion for consistent image quality
  • DC motor and high-speed CPU enable fast autofocus
  • Variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture suits everyday lighting conditions
  • Designed for APS-C DSLR cameras to start photography

Ideal starter zoom for APS-C DSLR users

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is a standard zoom lens built for photographers beginning with an APS-C format DSLR. Its versatile focal range covers wide-angle through short telephoto, handling everyday scenes from landscapes to portraits. The compact design keeps the camera light for extended shooting sessions.

Mounts directly to EF-S bodies with no adapter

This lens attaches natively to Canon EF-S mount cameras, requiring no additional accessories for basic operation. The built-in DC autofocus motor works with the camera’s high-speed CPU and improved AF algorithm to deliver responsive focusing. An aspherical lens element corrects distortion across the frame, freeing you from post-processing corrections.

Consistent sharpness maintained during long sessions

The aspherical element ensures distortion-corrected image quality remains stable from centre to edge even after prolonged use. The DC motor and optimised AF algorithm sustain reliable focusing performance without hunting when shooting continuously. Variable aperture of f/3.5-5.6 provides predictable exposure behaviour throughout the zoom range during extended shooting.

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Price $97.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

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Brand nameCanon
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens

Questions about this item

How does the variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture affect low-light shooting at 55mm?

At the 55mm end the maximum aperture is f/5.6, so less light reaches the sensor and slower shutter speeds or higher ISO values become necessary in dim conditions.

Does the DC autofocus motor produce audible noise during continuous video recording?

The DC motor is not silent; focus adjustments can be picked up by the camera's internal microphone when recording video in quiet environments.

Which Canon DSLR bodies accept the EF-S mount on this lens?

The lens uses the EF-S mount designed for Canon APS-C DSLR cameras.

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