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

Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Canon
Model EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 18 - 55 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 5.6
Angle of view 74.2 - 27.5 o
Closest focusing distance 0.28 m
Maximum magnification 1:3.57
Minimum aperture 38
Number of diaphragm blades 6
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 11 elements / 9 groups
Filter diameter 190 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF-S
Dimensions 68.5 x 66 mm
Weight 190 g
Additional information Marketed September 2004

Average rating (2 owners reviews).

Build quality 1.50
Optical quality 3.00
Value for money 3.50
Overall 2.67
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User: BMester
IP 193.6.x.x
Date: 2011-05-30 13:23:46
Owner since: 2 years
Price: zero
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Very cheap build quality, manual focusing is impossible. Noisy and slow AF. CAs, vignetting and everything.

Pros: Cheap and not so bad over f5.6. Low price & AF & good zoom range.

Summary: Good lens for beginners.....

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User: Paul
IP 62.203.x.x
Date: 2010-12-24 15:02:35
Owner since: 4 years
Price: Ket lens t
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Is this my lens or m son's toy one ?, No IS on this model

Pros: Very light, ideal for hiking. Reasonable optics considering the low price.

Summary: The kit lens to my Canon 400D. Reasonable optical quality f7.1-11. Replace it by a Sigma 18-50 2.8-4.0 OS HSM


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