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Brand: Canon

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In response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. It consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds. Without a lot of size, weight or cost, this lens expands picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(9)

Pros:

Consistent output(5), Durable(4), Easily interchangeable(10), Easy to clean(4), Fast / accurate auto-focus(13)

Cons:

Weak casing(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(11), Portraits(4), Sports/action(5)

CANON FINALLY DID IT !

By FIJIMAN

from LAS VEGAS/HENDERSON NEVADA on 4/3/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Compact, Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy to attach, EASY TO PACK, Lightweight, Quick Focus, SHARP AF, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Weak Casing

Best Uses:

CLOSE-UP SHOTS, General Use, group shots, SOME NIGHT SHOTS

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

FOR CLOSE RANGE SHOTS

EVERYDAY CARRY AROUND ON DSLR

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Love the lens, Only last less 2 years

By Tha Goose from Santa Fe, Texas on 3/12/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I have probably taken over thousands of pictures for weddings, reunions, parties, and more. I am disappointed, my lenses has an electronic defect, when shooting up close, I get a default error. [...]I love this lens and I am addicted to the quality of shots taken at different occasions.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Very Good Kit Lens

By Thomas

from Plano, Texas on 9/20/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Good IQ, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Weak Casing

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

This lens is a kit lens but it's still very good, especially for a kit lens. Here are some more detailed pros and cons from my use of this lens:Pros:-Very light, granted it is mostly plastic-Sharp photos (especially in RAW mode)-Decent walk around lens-Image StabilizationCons:-Build quality isn't great, but it's really not a big issue unless you're continuously swapping lenses or if they're hitting other lenses in you camera bag.-Not much of a Manual Focus ring to speak of-No USM motor, nor would I expect one-I wish it had a longer zoom rangeOverall it's a great lens, but it's not something I would pay [$] for, in my opinion, but if you get it in a body + lens kit, it's a very good option.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good results

By Shooter

from Bloomingdale Oh. on 8/27/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Focus could be faster, Weak Casing

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I passed on purchasing several identical lenses in stores due the excessive looseness of the lens tube in the barrel. The one I have is reasoably tight and is giving good service in general and with the close up lens set I purchased with it. Be advised not all aftermarket lenses that work with the 35 MM Rebel xti work with this camera which was an expensive mistake.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens!

By Mom on the go

from St. Augustine, Florida on 8/26/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

This is a great lens.[...]. I was replacing my lens I broke that came with the starter kit from a couple years ago. The image stabilizer was not too important to me, but now that I have it I will not be without. Taking pictures of 2 little kids on the go makes the stabilizer a must have!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens for the price!

By papajoe

from Crossville,TN on 8/25/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Special Effects, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I'm just really getting into photography and I replaced the kit lens with this IS lens. Wish that I had bought it sooner. I use it everyday. Great lens. Have no complaints.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Great Product

By Ray

from East Haven, CT on 8/25/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

I replaced the kit lens that came with my Canon Digital Rebel with this lens and use it for everyday shooting. Family, sporting events, scenery, etc. I do the majority of my shooting hand held and OIS wirks just great.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Kit lens

By DD from Nashville on 8/17/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Just got this lens that came with my Rebel xti.. amazing I Use it a lot .. I also have the canon 70-250 IS usm and the canon 70-300IS usm love them all ..

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens!

By pizzakid56

from Reynoldsburg, OH on 6/28/2008

Pros:

Compact Design, Easy To Use, Improves Picture Quality

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Close Up Filming, Shooting Indoors, Shooting Outdoors, Upgrade

Describe Yourself:

Parent, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Great for landscapes, and taking pictures of animals ex. at a zoo.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

WAY BETTER THAN KIT LENS

By LILBUB

from NAVARRE FLORIDA on 1/16/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Slow Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

GREAT LENS USED IT 1-12-08 FOR FIRST TIME PHOTOGRAPHING A INDEPENDENT WRESTLING SHOW ..MUCH IMPROVED OVER KIT LENS IS WORKS PHENOMENAL ..GREAT BUY

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Great lens at a great price!

By Ken H.

from Seattle, WA on 11/24/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

plastic mount.

Best Uses:

General Use, travel.

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

This lens is much improved over the previous kit lenses. It has faster auto focus, sharper pictures, and the IS is awesome. This lens cannot be beaten...for the price! You will not be unhappy with this purchase.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Neat Little IS Lens

By Stevie Wonder

from Atlanta Ga on 11/14/2007

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

Great for use indoors with flash and diffuser. Wide enough to get everything in the picture without having to back out of the room.

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