Product Description: Canon's latest optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology provides up to 4-stop compensation for image blur caused by camera shake and slow shutter speeds. Photographers normally shooting handheld at 1/250 sec can switch on IS to obtain a similarly steady and blur-free result with a shutter speed of just 1/15 second. The inclusion of automatic panning detection makes it easier for photographers to track wildlife and other moving subjects. To ensure consistently accurate results at all zoom positions, the IS system within each lens has been optimised for that lens' specific focal length range. Since the IS system is based within the lens, the results are visible through the viewfinder when framing the image.
Amazon.com Product Description: Equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm standard zoom lens is ideal for just about any application. IS technology compensates for camera shake by providing the equivalent effect of a shutter speed up to four stops faster. This allows you to take sharp handheld shots even in low-light conditions--a must for sports and nature photography. The lens also offers an aspherical lens element that corrects for aberration, thus producing a topnotch image throughout the zoom range, and a circular aperture that exquisitely renders out-of-focus backgrounds. Despite its minimal size, weight, and cost, the lens expands the picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed.
Specifications
Focal length: 18 to 55mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5 to f/5.6
Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Angle of view: 74 degrees @ 20 feet to 27 degrees @ 50 feet
Focus adjustment: Autofocus (DC motor) with manual focus option
Closest focusing distance: 9.8 inches
Filter size: 58mm
Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.33 inches long
Weight: 7.1 ounces
Warranty: 1 year
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Canon's Third Try on a 18-55 Kit Lens!
This review is for; Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens
For those that are unaware this is actually Canon's third version of a 18-55 kit lens. The first lens was your basic 18-55 EF-S ... Read More
Rating: - For the money, it needs to be in your bag!
I purchased this lens two days ago, and since I have already I've pulled about 200-400 images through that thing. Though it's not a "wide-angle" lens, it certainly clearly captures down at 17mm and it's ... Read More
Rating: - Decent lens
I bought this lens to replace the original kit lens of my XTi. Based on reviews, it is supposed to be optically better than its predecessor. I like the IS and the pictures are somewhat sharper than with ... Read More
Rating: - Good quality, lightweight
The 28-135 IS lens came with my Cannon EOS 40D camera. Good lens, but somewhat heavy. Also, did not provide enough of a wide angle. I take mostly outdoor landscape pictures and most of them are taken when ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic standard zoom for the money.
This lens is the best kit lens on the market right now, and likely best standard zoom under $300. It has no obvious flaws, takes sharp pictures, and has fantastic image stabilization. I can take 1/10 shutter ... Read More
- Canon's Third Try on a 18-55 Kit Lens!
- Good quality, lightweight