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

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
Compact Standard Zoom – 28.8-88mm Equivalent, 4-Stop Optical Image Stabilization & Aspherical Optical Element

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens engineered for Canon APS-C format DSLRs with EF-S mounts. Delivering a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28.8-88mm, this versatile optic covers wide-angle to short-telephoto perspectives, making it an essential walk-around choice for landscapes, indoor snapshots, everyday walk-around use, and casual portraiture. Integrated Optical Image Stabilization provides up to 4 stops of camera shake compensation to support sharper handheld capture in dim lighting conditions.

Optically, the lens incorporates one aspherical element to suppress spherical aberrations and distortion, maintaining consistent edge-to-edge sharpness across the zoom range. Individual elements feature Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and surface flare for enhanced contrast and color accuracy under strong lighting. A Micro Motor autofocus system with a dedicated AF/MF toggle switch delivers responsive focus performance, maintaining a close 9.8-inch minimum focusing distance across all focal lengths for detailed close-up shooting. A rounded 6-blade diaphragm yields smooth out-of-focus background rendering for effective selective focus applications.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Versatile 28.8-88mm Equivalent Range: Standard wide-to-telephoto coverage suited for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography.

4-Stop Optical Image Stabilization: Minimizes camera shake for sharper handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds.

Aspherical Optical Element: Controls spherical aberrations and distortion to preserve optical clarity throughout the zoom spectrum.

Super Spectra Lens Coating: Suppresses flare and ghosting to maintain high contrast and color neutrality.

Close-Up Framing Capability: Maintains a 9.8-inch minimum focus distance across the entire zoom range.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Canon EF-S Native (APS-C Format DSLRs Only)

Focal Length Range: 18 to 55 mm (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent: 28.8 to 88 mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 to 5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22 to 38

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8 inches / 25.0 cm (Across Entire Zoom Range)

Optical Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups (1 Aspherical Element)

Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilizer (Up to 4 Stops)

Autofocus Mechanism: Micro Motor (with AF/MF Switch)

Diaphragm Design: 6-Blade Rounded Iris

Optical Coatings: Super Spectra Coating

Filter Thread Diameter: 58 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.7 x 2.8 inches / 68.5 x 70.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 7.1 oz / 200 g