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

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens designed specifically for APS-C format Canon EOS DSLRs. Delivering a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28.8–88mm, it covers standard everyday shooting perspectives from wide-angle landscapes to short-telephoto portraits. Built with an aspherical lens element to correct spherical aberrations and Super Spectra coating to minimize flare and ghosting, it delivers clean contrast and image clarity. An optical Image Stabilizer provides up to four stops of camera shake compensation, allowing for steadier handheld shooting in dim light, while a Micro Motor AF system ensures responsive focusing down to a close 9.8-inch minimum focus distance.

Key Features and Specifications

* Canon EF-S Mount (APS-C): Versatile 18–55mm zoom range (28.8–88mm full-frame equivalent) tailored for Canon APS-C DSLR bodies.
* Optical Image Stabilizer (IS): Four-stop-effective image stabilization counteracts camera shake for sharper handheld stills and video in low light.
* Aspherical Optical Element: Controls distortion and spherical aberrations across the zoom range to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness.
* Super Spectra Coating: Reduces lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color neutrality in strong light.
* Micro Motor AF System: Delivers fast autofocus performance with an integrated AF/MF switch for quick manual focus takeover.
* 9.8″ Close Focusing Distance: Maintains a minimum focus distance of 9.8 inches (25 cm) across all focal lengths for detailed close-ups.
* Rounded 6-Blade Diaphragm: Contributes to pleasing out-of-focus background blur when utilizing shallow depth of field.
* 58mm Filter Thread: Accepts standard 58mm screw-in filters.

Condition and Included Accessories

* Included Accessories: Front lens cap and rear lens cap included.
* Physical and Operational Condition: Optically, a significant amount of dust is present inside between the lens elements.