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

 

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    8.6 8.6 from 479 reviewers
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    8.0 8.0 from 6 reviewers
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    9.7 9.7 from 7 reviewers
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    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
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    8.7 8.7 from 6 reviewers
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    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
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    6.4 6.4 from 5 reviewers
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    5.2 5.2 from 2 reviewers
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    8.5/10
    8 July 2008

    Supplied as a basic kit lens with entry-level Canon DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 28.2 to 88mm in 35mm format. This is a good choice of focal lengths for general photography and will suit subjects as diverse as scenery and portraiture. Equipped with built-in image stabilisation (which Canon claims offers up to four f-stops of shutter speed advantage) it will focus as close as 25 cm at all focal length settings. Read more

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    9 April 2009

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Compact and affordable, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the ideal general-purpose standard zoom. Its 4-stop Image Stabilizer provides great performance in low light conditions.

  • Affordable, high-quality zoom - The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a high-quality, standard zoom lens that will appeal to photographers who prefer to travel light. With a focal length equivalent of 29-88mm in 35mm format, the lens’ wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography. For …

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