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Others | Home » » » Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens for EOS Digital SLR Rebel XT, XTI, 20D & 30D Digital Cameras | | | | | | | Description: | | Canon's redesigned compact EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II autofocus zoom lens (approximately a 28-90mm lens in 35mm format) is smaller and lighter than conventional lenses because of the shorter back focus distance. By reducing the distance from the rear of the lens to the imaging sensor and reducing the size of the image circle to accommodate the camera's imaging sensor size, the lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths.
By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images.
By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images. >>> Note on packaging: This is a lens that was originally packaged with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR Camera, and never included its own Manufacturer's outer box. It still includes ALL original accessories (the Canon full Warranty Card, Instruction Manuals and Lens Caps). This lens is all BRAND NEW and has NEVER been used. | | | Features: | |
• Approximately a 28-90mm lens in 35mm format.
• This lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths.
• Effectively minimizes the chance of flare and ghosting.
• Dimensions (DxL): 2.7" x 2.6" (69mm x 66mm)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.43 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 22 reviews |
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36 of 40 found the following review helpful:
 OK starter lens, but there are better choicesApr 20, 2008
By S. Michael
I agree totally with the other reviewers who say that it's fine for basic "snapshots" but that's about all. If you're simply looking to step up to a Digital SLR from a point and shoot, then buy the Canon Digital Rebel XT kit that comes with this lens. It's lightweight and fine for nice quality landscapes and snapshots. This however would NOT be my first choice.
If you want exceptional pictures or if you think that you might ever step up to a nicer camera, buy only the camera body and get an images stabilized all purpose lens like the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens. This lens will let you take hand held pictures that will be sharp 2 whole shutter speeds slower than a non-stabilized lens will. The zoom range will allow every thing from nice wide angle landscapes at the lower end to moderate telephoto and excellent portraits at the higher magnification end.
You'll probably end up keeping this on your camera as your default lens. I have an IS 75-300 and a 60mm macro that I use on occasion, but the 28-135 is my workhorse.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Solid basic lens, akward when used with polarizing filterAug 21, 2007
By Steven Stiles
I purchased this lens after buying an EOS 30D body-only, and discovering that the 1.6 crop factor was far too severe for my shooting requirements and existing EF lenses. This lens was intended to be used as the equivalent of my old EF 28-105mm, and in wide angle, it does an extremely good job getting me just as wide as I'm used to going, plus just a bit more, even if I don't get quite the reach on the zoom end even after the 1.6 crop factor.
Intending to use it as a knock-around low-end lens, I bought mine used, and couldn't be happier with what I got for the price, and frankly was amazed at the sharpness and clarity and comparable quality of image I'm getting as compared to my more expensive EF lenses.
The only awkward thing about this lens is that the focal ring is on the outer edge of the lens. If you use a polarizing filter, where the orientation of the filter is critical, you'll find that the act of focusing will spin the filter along with the focal ring. There's not enough resistance on the focal ring to allow for filter adjustment after AF has been locked on target. In essence, this renders this lens incompatible for use with any sort of adjustable filter.
This is easily my lightest weight lens I now own. It feels like nothing at all at the end of my camera, which took some getting used to. Despite good performance, feels a bit like a toy, like something you'd expect to screw onto a Kiddie camera not a Canon.
This lens is plenty quiet and quick focusing for my needs although a quieter, faster fousing USM version is also available.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 After 7 Years on the Shelf I Underestimated This fine lens for landscapesMar 01, 2012
By J. Gwinn
After collecting a whole series of pro type lenses I can only conclude the canon 18-55mm is underrated. For the price and the fact it is so compact/light this lens is a great option. I recently used to take landscape and still shots of dilapidated buildings. The sharpness/detail is excellent and compares to my Sigma 24-70mm when used with my 5d under normal daylight conditions/with tripod dawn to dusk.
Unless you are an extreme pixel counter, for all practical purposes you will not be able tell the difference in photo quality for small and medium sized prints vs pro models. What I particularly like is the fact i can replace with a quality used lens for about 50 dollars/ my rebel XT for about 175 = $225.. VS about $1500 used for my 5d/sigma 2.8 24-70 combo. An added plus is the fact filters are far cheaper for the 58mm vs 77/82mm (about half the price)
Why so underrated? I think part of the reason is more experienced photographers are more apt to upgrade with the more expensive pro type lens..they attribute quality shots to the lens when in fact better technique has more to do with improved photos.
Because of the low replacement costs. I feel far more comfortable leaving in my car while doing field work in my profession (social work). How many times have you missed a shot while on the road and said "if I only".........
To be sure I could never part with my Sigma f/2.8 24-70 and plan to add the canon 17-40mm soon. My point is keep an open mind and give it a try.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
very good lens for the price pointApr 12, 2008
By Pressureworld
For some reason this lens gets a very bad rap and for the life of me I cannot understand why. The lens is slow but it isn't made for indoor shooting. The heart of the problem is that most people really don't know how to use the lens. A photographer with some skill can make pictures sing with this lens if you don't believe me go to Canon Digital Forum and look at all the wonderful pictures produced with this glass. You have to use it outdoors when there's plenty of light at F9 or higher and you will find the lens is suprisingly sharp, If you want a fast lens for indoor shoots Canon, Sigma and Tamron all make plenty but you have to spend more money. This lens is cheap but the results are nice if you know what you are doing, now go out and keep practicing.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great lens for the Price.Dec 20, 2011
By Cheri Ryles
Five stars for price to performance ratio. I feel I got a lot of lens for the money spent. Go ahead buy one.
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