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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. SpecificationsFocal 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 (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not a professional photographer
I know nothing about ISO, shutter speeds, Ring lag etc…I’m so not a professional Photographer far from it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic lens
This is a great lens. I use it for pretty much everything other than birds (I use a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got it to replace the XTi’s kit lens…
So far, I really dig it. I was actually thinking of skipping this lens and buying the next best thing, which would be the 17-40L, but I didn’t have the $700, so I’d be saving up…
4.0 out of 5 stars
A decent kit lens worth considering for your first DSLR (3.5 stars)
I received this lens along with my Rebel XS, and it contributed to the incredible value of that camera. It’s also “kitted” with the XSi and the upcoming T1i.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent lens for the price.
I received my lens this morning, and have spent the day trying it out. Overall, I am very happy with it. The photo quality is very good, ease of use is also very good.
1.0 out of 5 stars
doesn’t give a good image stabilizer
i bought this lens because i was needing a not expensive short lens and i thought this one could work good because of the image stabilizer.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice lens!
This is a quality lens, it can do everything you need, even to get your photos published. I now have > 10 photos published using it in top scientific journals and books.
5.0 out of 5 stars
works great
I bought this lens to go with our Canon Digital Rebel XT. It works great.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great universal lens
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens I purchased this lens based on a recommendation. From the start it opened up a much greater range for my photographic experience, a…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of lens for the money
What more do you want in a basic zoom lens? 3x zoom, compact, image stabilization to help compensate for it not being a particularly fast (wide aperture) lens.