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
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is the quintessential standard zoom lens for APS-C DSLR shooters. Balancing a compact, lightweight design with essential optical technologies, it provides a versatile 28.8-88mm equivalent focal range. Whether you are capturing wide-angle landscapes, daily snapshots, or mid-telephoto portraits, this lens serves as a reliable and portable cornerstone for any Canon camera bag.

Optical Clarity & Precision
Aspherical Lens Element: To ensure high image quality, the lens incorporates a specialized aspherical element that effectively reduces spherical aberrations and distortion, maintaining consistent sharpness from the center to the edges of the frame.

Super Spectra Coating: Each lens element features Canon’s Super Spectra coating to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting. This results in superior contrast and neutral color balance, even when shooting in harsh or direct lighting.

Natural Background Blur: A rounded six-blade diaphragm provides a smooth and pleasing quality to out-of-focus areas, enhancing your shots when using selective focus techniques.

Stability & Handling
4-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer: The integrated IS system compensates for up to four stops of camera shake. This is critical for achieving sharp handheld photos in low-light environments or when shooting at the telephoto end of the zoom.

Micro Motor Autofocus: The lightweight autofocus system delivers quick and responsive performance for everyday shooting. A dedicated AF/MF switch on the lens barrel allows for instantaneous switching between automated and manual control.

Close-Up Capability: With a minimum focusing distance of just 9.8 inches throughout the entire zoom range, this lens is surprisingly capable of capturing detailed close-up shots of smaller subjects.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 18-55mm (28.8-88mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-38

Mount: Canon EF-S (APS-C)

Image Stabilization: 4-Stop Optical IS

Filter Size: 58mm

Weight: Ultra-lightweight at 7.1 oz (200 g)