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

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CONCLUSIONS


This zoom exemplifies how far lens design has come in recent years. On virtually every front, this useful, light, and compact lens shows moderate to dramatic improvements over Canon's earlier non-IS 18-55mm kit zoom. It's a surprisingly good lens at an even more surprising price.

Specifications

18-55mm (18.61-55.34mm tested), f/3.5-5.6 (f/3.49-5.90 tested), 11 elements in 9 groups. Focusing turns 60 degrees counterclockwise. Zoom ring turns 60 degrees clockwise. Focal lengths marked at 18-, 24-, 35-, and 55mm.

• Diagonal view angle: 74-27 degrees.

• Weight: 8 oz.

• Filter size: 58mm.

• Mount: Canon EF-S.

• Street price: $175.

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


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