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Canon APS-C
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF-S, covering 18-55 mm (28.8-88 mm equivalent in 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 205 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2004. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a standard zoom lens designed for APS-C format DSLRs. It offers a versatile focal length range suitable for various photography styles, from wide-angle landscapes to portraiture. The lens features an Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of shake correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its stepping motor (STM) ensures smooth and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for video recording. The lens's compact and lightweight design makes it a convenient option for travel and everyday photography.
- f/3.5-5.6
- Aperture
- 18–55mm
- Focal
- 205 g
- Weight
- Mar 2004
- Released
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General Beginner
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 18-55 mm (28.8-88 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
- Image stabilization
- Yes (up to 4 stops)
- Lens mount
- Canon EF-S
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-38
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7 (circular)
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.25 m (0.82 ft)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.36x
- Filter size
- 58 mm
- Dimensions
- 69 mm (diameter) x 75.2 mm (length)
- Weight
- 205 g (0.45 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- No
- Usage
- general, beginner
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.0% of the frame width
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Sample frames
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Video reviews
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