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==EF-S 18-55 IS==
==EF-S 18-55 IS==
[[Image:Canon 18-55mm IS.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EF-S 18-55 IS]]
[[Image:Canon 18-55mm IS.jpg|thumb|left|150px|EF-S 18-55 IS]]
This is a low-cost lens and the build quality reflects this. However, the image quality of the IS version of the lens does not. Compared its older sibling, and even to other Canon consumer zooms, the IS version of the lens is sharper wide open. Also, compared to its older sibling, the IS lens displays less chromatic aberration. However, [[Distortion (optics)|barrel distortion]] has not been improved. Finally, unlike its siblings, the EF-S 18-55 IS is manufactured in Japan (the glass only) while the rest of the lens is still made in Taiwan, and has slightly better build quality.<ref name="photozone2"> {{cite web
This is a low-cost lens and the build quality reflects this, but the image quality does not. Compared to its older siblings, and even to other Canon consumer zooms, the IS lens is sharper wide open. Also, compared to its older siblings, the IS lens displays less chromatic aberration. However, [[Distortion (optics)|barrel distortion]] has not been improved. Finally, unlike its siblings, the glass components of the EF-S 18-55 IS are manufactured in Japan, although the rest of the lens is still made in Taiwan. Build quality overall is somewhat better than the non-IS versions.<ref name="photozone2"> {{cite web
|url=http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx
|url=http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx
|title=Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - Review
|title=Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - Review

Revision as of 07:56, 16 November 2008

EF-S 18-55mm USM I/II
EF-S 18-55mm I/II
EF-S 18-55 IS
MakerCanon
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focal length18-55mm (35 mm equivalent of 27.2–88mm)
Crop factor1.6
Aperture (max/min)3.5 at 18mm, 5.6 at 55mm / 22 at 18mm, 38 at 55mm
Close focus distance0.28 m / 0.25 m on IS version
Max. magnification0.28 (at 55mm) / 0.34 (at 55mm) on IS version
Diaphragm blades6
Construction11 elements in 9 groups
Features
Short back focusYes Yes
Ultrasonic motorAvailable on the USM version but not on the kit version nor IS version
Lens-based stabilizationAvailable on the IS version
Macro capableYes Yes
ApplicationStandard Zoom
Physical
Max. length66.2 mm / 70mm on IS version
Diameter68.5 mm
Weight190 g / 200g on IS version
Filter diameter58 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodEW-60C
CaseLP-814
Angle of view
Horizontal65°30′ – 23°20′
Vertical45°30′ – 15°40′
Diagonal75°20′ – 27°50′
Retail info
MSRPUSM: $239.99
IS: $199.99
N/A for the non-USM version, which is only available in kits USD

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens f/3.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to mild telephoto zoom lens for digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 28.8-88mm, and it is the standard kit lens on Canon's consumer DSLRs.

There have been three releases of this lens:

  • Mk I (USM and non-USM),
  • Mk II (USM and non-USM)
addressing sharpness in the original lens, and
  • IS (non-USM only)
addressing general image quality problems of the Mk II.

The 18-55 IS is currently sold as a bundled kit lens with Canon's consumer digital DSLRs, replacing the 18-55 Mk I/II (USM-less version) in this role.

EF-S 18-55 USM I/II / EF-S 18-55 I/II

This is a low-cost lens and the image and build quality reflect this. The lens is of plastic construction, including the lens mount. Unlike many Canon lenses, the EF-S 18-55mm I/II USM and the 18-55mm I/II are manufactured in Taiwan rather than Japan. The optical quality of the lens is variable depending on the quality of an individual lens. Generally, however, this version of the lens is soft to very soft and must be stopped down to gain acceptable sharpness. Barrel distortion becomes quite noticeable at the wide-angle setting and chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is common. [1] Due to the build quality, some early production 18-55 lenses would trigger the Err99 messages; later versions e.g. the II version exhibit this gremlin after heavy usage.

EF-S 18-55 IS

EF-S 18-55 IS

This is a low-cost lens and the build quality reflects this, but the image quality does not. Compared to its older siblings, and even to other Canon consumer zooms, the IS lens is sharper wide open. Also, compared to its older siblings, the IS lens displays less chromatic aberration. However, barrel distortion has not been improved. Finally, unlike its siblings, the glass components of the EF-S 18-55 IS are manufactured in Japan, although the rest of the lens is still made in Taiwan. Build quality overall is somewhat better than the non-IS versions.[2]

Similar lenses

The EF–S 18–55mm is the lowest end Canon general purpose zoom, but its low cost (as part of a kit) makes it a good value.

The two other general purpose EF-S zooms are:

  • The Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens:
    • Better build quality, larger zoom ratio, better image quality compared to Mk I/II, but worse image quality compared to IS version.
  • The Canon EF-S 17-55mm lens:
    • Better build quality, faster, better image quality (compared to both IS and Mk I/II), considerably higher price.

The Canon EF 28-90mm lens is the corresponding EF lens.

Notes

  1. ^ "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II - Test Report / Review". photozone. Retrieved 2008-02-27. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  2. ^ "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - Review". The-digital-picture. Retrieved 2008-08-05. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)

Specifications

Reviews

18-55 f/3.5-5.6 II

18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS

18-55 f/3.5-5.6 USM


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