Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
The Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a 18–55mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Used copies start from $83.09 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
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Lens Overview — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Key Features — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
18-55mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle to short telephoto on APS-C, making it usable for landscapes, everyday snapshots, and casual portraits without changing lenses.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in IS helps counteract camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful in lower light or at longer focal lengths.
f/3.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, providing reasonable light-gathering capability for a kit-class zoom lens.
APS-C Exclusive Design: Engineered specifically for Canon crop-sensor DSLRs, providing an effective focal length range of approximately 29-88mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF Mount Compatibility: Compatible with Canon's full range of APS-C DSLRs using the EF-S bayonet, including Rebel, 90D, and 7D series bodies.
200g Lightweight Build: At just 200g, it is easy to carry all day and keeps overall kit weight low when paired with a crop-sensor DSLR body.
Lens Specifications — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Beginner-Friendly, Travel, Street, Portrait |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 18–55mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a standard zoom lens built for APS-C format Canon DSLR cameras, connecting via the Canon EF mount. Its 18-55mm focal length range makes it well-suited to a broad range of everyday photography, from wider environmental shots at 18mm to tighter framing at 55mm. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of f/3.5, providing reasonable performance in available light at the wide end. Optical image stabilization is built in to help counteract camera shake, which is particularly useful when shooting handheld in lower-light conditions.
The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, and its autofocus capability ensures quick subject acquisition for everyday shooting. At just 200g, it is impressively compact and lightweight, reducing fatigue during prolonged use. A 58mm filter thread makes it straightforward to attach commonly available accessories such as polarizers or neutral density filters.
This lens is exclusively designed for APS-C DSLR systems, making it a purpose-built option for Canon crop-sensor shooters.
Pros — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- ✓Lightweight at just 200g, making it easy to carry for extended shooting sessions
- ✓Optical image stabilization helps reduce camera shake during handheld use
- ✓Versatile 18-55mm focal length range covers wide to short telephoto on APS-C
Cons — Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end is modest for low-light shooting
- ✗APS-C-only design limits compatibility — cannot be used on full-frame Canon bodies
- ✗Focal length range tops out at 55mm, limiting reach for distant subjects
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