Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Canon EF-S, APS-C / DX
27Ratings
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Product details

Compact, affordable, and extremely portable – this versatile lens is ideal for anyone who prefers to travel with just one lens. It offers high-quality zoom, fast autofocus, and an optical 4-stop image stabilizer for a wide range of subjects. The built-in optical image stabilizer reduces blur caused by camera shake and ensures excellent low-light performance. From close-ups to portraits – this lens delivers sharp details and attractive bokeh at full aperture.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
200 g
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF-S
Focal length
18 - 55 mm
Documents
Manual.pdf
Item number
255290

General information

Manufacturer
Canon
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
5121B005
Release date
19.4.2011
Sales rank in Category Lenses
167 of 3122

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.34 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, Wide angle lens, Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF-S
Aperture
5.60 
Min. aperture
5.60 
Min. focal length (exact)
18 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
55 mm
Focal length
18 - 55 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
6 x
Filter thread
58 mm
Number of lenses
11
Number of lens groups
9
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation, Zoom function
Optical zoom
3.10 x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/3.5
Max. aperture
f/5.6
Aperture
f/3.5 - 5.6
Min. focal length (exact)
0.03 m
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.06 m
Filter thread
0.06 m
Lens equipment
Zoom function

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
3.5-5.6 IS II, EF-S 18-55mm f

Product dimensions

Weight
200 g
Length
70 mm
Diameter
68.50 mm

Package dimensions

Length
11.20 cm
Width
9 cm
Height
8.50 cm
Weight
306 g

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24 Months Bring-in WarrantyWarranty provisions

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Canon
    0.3 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0.4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0.4 %
  • 4.OM System
    0.5 %
  • 4.Panasonic
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Nikon
    8 days
  • 6.Samyang
    11 days
  • 7.Fujifilm
    13 days
  • 8.Tamron
    16 days
  • 9.Canon
    20 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
    4.2 %
  • 2.Canon
    4.9 %
  • 3.Fujifilm
    5 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.2 %
  • 5.Sony
    5.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Very good85/100
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Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseApril 2013

Der Fokusring beim Canon ist etwas schwerer bedienbar, da er sich nicht wie erhofft dreht. Dafür gefiel die konstante Auflösung und die saubere Verarbeitung. Auch der eingebaute Bildstabilisator und der Autofokus erfüllen ihren Job mit Bravur.