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Black Canon EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens with textured grip ring

Canon

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

SKU CH-GKS0-G8RK9

Standard zoom lens for APS-C DSLRs covering 18-55mm with 3.5-5.6 aperture and four-stop optical image stabilisation

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Compatible withDSLR Camera
  • Product colorBlack
  • Versatile framing from 18 mm wide-angle to 55 mm portrait
  • Four-stop optical image stabilizer reduces camera shake for sharper handheld shots
  • Bright f/3.5 maximum aperture gathers more light in dim conditions
  • Close focus at 9.8 cm captures fine detail in macro-style images
  • Compact standard zoom designed specifically for APS-C Canon EF-S DSLRs

APS-C zoom for everyday shooting

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a standard zoom lens built for APS-C format Canon EF-S mount DSLRs. It covers a focal range of 18 to 55 millimetres, equivalent to 28.8 to 88 millimetres in full-frame terms, making it suitable for wide-angle scenes through to short telephoto portraits. The lens is sold new and finished in black.

Four-stop optical stabiliser for handheld work

An integrated Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four stops of shake correction, letting you shoot at slower shutter speeds without a tripod. The minimum focus distance of 9.8 centimetres allows close-up detail work, while the angle of view spans 74 degrees 20 minutes at the wide end to 27 degrees 50 minutes at the long end.

Variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture defines low-light limits

The maximum aperture ranges from f/3.5 at 18 millimetres to f/5.6 at 55 millimetres, so light gathering decreases as you zoom in. The minimum aperture reaches f/22 to f/38 for extended depth of field or long exposures in bright conditions. Buyers who need a constant aperture throughout the zoom range should consider other options.

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Price $188.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Compatibility
Compatible withDSLR Camera

Questions about this item

Will the image stabilizer unit need replacement after years of use?

The four-stop optical stabilizer is built into the lens barrel and has no user-serviceable parts; it is designed to last the life of the lens under normal handling.

At which aperture does diffraction start to limit sharpness on this zoom?

Diffraction becomes noticeable beyond the minimum aperture of f/22 at 18 mm and f/38 at 55 mm, so stopping down further will reduce resolution.

How warm does the barrel get and how much noise does the stabilizer make during all-day shooting?

The lens body stays near ambient temperature and the optical stabilizer operates silently, adding no audible hum or measurable heat during extended use.

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