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

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

Price (MSRP): $199.00
TYPE: Zoom Lens - Standard


The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration. The lens improves on Canon’s previous EF-S 18-55mm lens by offering built-in image stabilization. Like other EF-S lenses, this wide zoom is designed for use with cameras that employ APS-C-size sensors such as the EOS Digital Rebel XTi and just-announced Canon EOS 40D. The lens will be available beginning October 2007 with a MSRP of $199.


Maximum Aperture f/3.5
Filter Size 58
Lens Mount Canon AF (digital only)
Closest Focusing Distance 0.82 ft
Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Elements 11
Lens Groups 9
Length 3.33 in
Diameter 2.7 in
Af Motor USM
Release Date October 2007
Compatible With Canon EOS 20D
Canon EOS 30D
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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

February 2008
An image-stabilized Canon lens for just $175? No, you're not dreaming. This compact zoom really is all that.

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