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Black Canon EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens, compact barrel, matte finish

Canon

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

SKU CH-6TM9-0RFTM

Standard zoom for APS-C Canon cameras with 4-stop image stabilisation and 25 cm minimum focus

  • Focus systemMicromotor
  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • Versatile 18-55mm zoom covers wide to portrait focal lengths
  • Optical image stabilization delivers up to 4 stops of shake compensation
  • Aspherical and UD glass elements reduce aberrations for sharp imaging
  • Circular aperture diaphragm creates pleasing background blur
  • Close 9.8-inch minimum focus distance enables detailed near-subject shots

APS-C Standard Zoom Lens

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a standard zoom lens designed exclusively for Canon cameras with APS-C sensors. It covers a focal range equivalent to 29-88mm in 35mm format, making it versatile for everyday shooting scenarios from wide-angle to short telephoto.

Build Integration and Flexibility

This lens uses the EF-S mount, requiring a compatible Canon APS-C camera body to function. Its optical design takes full advantage of the smaller image circle and short back focus distance. The minimum focus distance remains a constant 9.8 inches (25 cm) throughout the zoom range, freeing the photographer to get close to subjects at any focal length.

Sustained Optical Performance

Optical Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake up to 4 stops, supporting sharp handheld images during extended low-light sessions. The construction uses 16 elements in 12 groups, including one aspherical and UD-glass elements to control aberrations. A circular aperture diaphragm produces pleasing background blur when shooting at wider apertures.

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Price $198.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon International
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemMicromotor

Questions about this item

How much can the maximum aperture shrink from f/3.5 at 18mm to f/5.6 at 55mm before diffraction softens detail?

The variable aperture ranges from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/5.6 at 55mm; diffraction remains negligible at these values for APS-C sensors.

Does the micromotor focus drive or the image stabilisation unit generate noticeable heat during continuous video recording?

Neither the micromotor nor the optical stabiliser produces measurable heat; the lens stays at ambient temperature during extended use.

Which Canon camera bodies with APS-C sensors and EF-S mount compatibility are required to use this lens?

Any Canon EOS camera with an APS-C sensor and EF-S mount — such as Rebel, xxD or 7D series bodies — will work.

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