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title: "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens"
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# 18-55mm versatile zoom 16 elements in 12 groups lens design 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 72281 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with Canon’s sharp, steady, and sleek zoom lens!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 72281 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Precision Optics:** Advanced 16-element lens construction with UD-glass and aspherical elements ensures sharp, distortion-minimized images.
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits with the flexible 18-55mm focal length.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing just 7.1 ounces, this lens is your perfect everyday companion—easy to carry, quick to deploy.
- • **Steady Shots Anywhere:** Canon’s 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer lets you shoot crisp, blur-free photos even in low light or on the move.
- • **Smooth Focus & Beautiful Bokeh:** Gear-driven autofocus with manual override and a circular aperture deliver fast, accurate focus and creamy background blur.

## Overview

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens designed for Canon APS-C DSLRs. Featuring a versatile 18-55mm focal range, 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, and advanced 16-element lens construction with UD-glass and aspherical elements, it delivers sharp, stable images across a variety of shooting conditions. Ideal for landscapes, portraits, and close-ups, it balances affordability with professional-grade optics and reliable autofocus performance.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm II standard zoom lens is ideal for just about any application. IS technology compensates for camera shake by providing the equivalent effect of a shutter speed up to four stops faster. This allows you to take sharp handheld shots even in low-light conditions--a must for sports and nature photography. The lens also offers an aspherical lens element that corrects for aberration, thus producing a topnotch image throughout the zoom range, and a circular aperture that exquisitely renders out-of-focus backgrounds. Despite its minimal size, weight, and cost, the lens expands the picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed. Specifications Focal length: 18 to 55mm Maximum aperture: f/3.5 to f/5.6 Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups Angle of view: 74 degrees @ 20 feet to 27 degrees @ 50 feet Focus adjustment: Autofocus (DC motor) with manual focus option Closest focusing distance: 9.8 inches Filter size: 58mm Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.33 inches long Weight: 7.1 ounces Warranty: 1 year Product Description The Canon 2042B002 EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Zoom Lens is a standard zoom lens 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.

Review: The reliable workhorse that goes with me everywhere - The 18-55mm has been my go-to since I picked it up and it's earned that spot. The zoom range covers a surprising amount of ground — wide enough for landscapes and interiors at 18mm, comfortable for portraits and everyday shooting in the middle, and a decent reach at 55mm. For a single lens to stay on the camera for most situations, it handles the job well without having to constantly swap glass. The image stabilization is genuinely useful, especially in lower light where you'd otherwise be bumping up ISO or slowing your shutter more than you'd like. It's not a fast lens — the variable aperture is the obvious tradeoff — but the IS helps compensate in a lot of real-world shooting situations. It's light and compact, which sounds like a small thing until you've been carrying a heavier setup around all day. The autofocus gets the job done for general use, though if you're shooting fast-moving subjects regularly you might find yourself wanting something snappier. It's not going to replace a prime or an L-series lens for specialized work, and the plastic build isn't going to wow anyone, but for versatility and everyday reliability it's hard to argue with. A solid lens that just keeps showing up.
Review: Great lens, especially for the very low price - PROS * Very sharp across the image, even wide open. * Low Chroma. I read a test ([...]) that found higher than normal amounts of CA in this lens at some apertures, but I don't see it. My standard test is to shoot bare tree limbs on bright sunny days & look for purple fringing, especially at the edges. I'm not seeing anywhere near the level of fringing shown in some of their test shots.If anything, I'd call it "low" I read elsewhere that one of Canon's goals in adding the aspherical element to this lens was to reduce CA, so I'm thinking maybe the lens tested in photozon.de was just a bad apple. * Image Shake control works. I can't attest to how often it provides a full 4 stops worth of shake reduction, but I can see a very clear result when using it. * Fast accurate focusing. One of the reasons I purchased this lens was because I was dissatisfied with the performance of my (more expensive) Sigma 17-35 EX (the newer model), which while sharp, is just too slow and inaccurate a focuser for close work in action sports. The new Canon solved that problem. * Compact, light weight & unobtrusive. Not much bigger than a normal lens. CONS * Barrel Distortion at 18mm (28mm) While not exsessive for an inexpensive lens, this is one area where you will see benefit from spending hundreds of dollars for a much more expensive Canon "IS" or "L," or buying a fixed focal length lens. In most real world situations, it wasn't all that noticeable. I could usually correct for it in Photoshop, but this is not a lens for critical architectural work etc. I have taken hundreds of photos with this lens and barrel distortion has only called attention to itself a few times. I suspect this is one price paid for the very compact design. * Not very fast. Another area where an "L" has an edge. At F3.5 28mm equivalent and F5.6 85mm this lens is relatively slow compared to a pro lens. This effects stopping the action in low light. OTH, you will have to spend hundreds more to get a usable top speed of F 2.8 and that is *only* one stop faster at 28mm equiv. I think both this lens' sharpness and the IS system mitigate this "Con." It took me a while to learn that I could shoot wide open at all focal lengths without having the outer third of the image turn to mush.That's pretty amazing for a zoom at this price. You don't have a stop or two you almost never use because it is too soft. And the IS system works well in low light, though that doesn't figure in in stopping the action. * Does not have that red stripe. Sad to say, some will never buy this sharp, handy little lens because in is not an "L" and/or doesn't cost $[...]. Yes, it does does look a little "plasticy," probably doesn't have the build quality for heavy, everyday use by a real working pro, and does not look massive mounted on your camera body, like a "fast" pro lens that's squeezing out that last F stop. But IMO, it looks very similar to Canon's newer IS lenses, so there is no scarlet letter immediately identifying you as "cheap." In other words, "Get over it." So, why did Canon produce such a good lens at such a bargain price? I'd say that it's because Nikon announced their intention to do the same a little while ago. Also, Canon's old non IS 18-55mm lens had the rep of being something of a dog. Finally, several competing cameras now have IS built into the body. Canon had to respond with a sharp IS lens that they could put on the Rebels & the 40D. In terms of sales, the low end of the DSLR market is both hot and very competitive. We're the beneficiaries.

## Features

- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
- Lens Construction - 16 elements in 12 groups, including UD-glass and aspherical lenses
- Diagonal Angle of View - 74 20' - 7 50' (with APS-C image sensors)
- Focus Adjustment - Gear-driven
- Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft./0.45m (maximum close-up magnification 0.24x)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000V5K3FG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,381 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | E-58 II 58mm Lens Cap, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens, One Year Limited Warranty Card, Rear Lens Cap |
| Camera Lens | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens |
| Camera Lens Description | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon DSLRs (EF-S mount) |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Compatible Devices | Mirrorless Camera |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 986 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic, Manual |
| Focal Length Description | 18-55 lens |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803079296, 00041002021341 |
| Image stabilization | 4 stops |
| Iso Range | 100-6400 |
| Item Highlight | 18-55mm zoom with image stabilization and aspherical lens for landscapes, portraits and close-ups |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Spectra Coating |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 18 millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2042B002 |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.6 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 5.5 centimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | ≥ 0.25 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Aperture | 3.5 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 millimeters |
| Model Name | EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens |
| Model Number | 2042B002 |
| Model Series | EF-S |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Photo Filter Size | 5.8 centimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 74.33 degrees |
| Screen Size | 1 inches |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off |
| UPC | 400002516866 765050726767 013803079296 846619041498 662425800117 041002021341 410100268833 962327382019 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.06:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Camera Lens Description:** Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Focal Length Description:** 18-55 lens
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

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![Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pn6hSj8bS.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: It is compatible with canon eos revel t4i ......???**
A: Fully 100% compatible with the Canon Rebel series, including the t4i and t5i. In fact, it's compatible with every Canon DSLR, provided the camera is a crop sensor (ASC) model - the type almost everybody is buying and carrying these days.

**Q: Does Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens support Rebel XS ( 1000D) ?**
A: Assuming that we are talking about this camers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_1000D then it should according to this article.  The EOS 1000D supports EF-S lenses as it is using the APS-C 1.6 crop factor sensor.

**Q: Can I use this with on a Canon 50D?**
A: I dont have the 50D but it works with canon t2i/550d--- One seller on ebay  I noted has it listed to work with 50D so I say yes.

**Q: Dos this lens support Canon EOS 60D?**
A: This lens can be used on all canon eos rebel digital cameras. I am using it with my T4i. Here is a review from Canon website."DESIGNED ONLY FOR USE ON ALL EOS DIGITAL REBELS, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D AND 7D DIGITAL EOS CAMERAS."

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The reliable workhorse that goes with me everywhere
*by D***V on May 17, 2026*

The 18-55mm has been my go-to since I picked it up and it's earned that spot. The zoom range covers a surprising amount of ground — wide enough for landscapes and interiors at 18mm, comfortable for portraits and everyday shooting in the middle, and a decent reach at 55mm. For a single lens to stay on the camera for most situations, it handles the job well without having to constantly swap glass. The image stabilization is genuinely useful, especially in lower light where you'd otherwise be bumping up ISO or slowing your shutter more than you'd like. It's not a fast lens — the variable aperture is the obvious tradeoff — but the IS helps compensate in a lot of real-world shooting situations. It's light and compact, which sounds like a small thing until you've been carrying a heavier setup around all day. The autofocus gets the job done for general use, though if you're shooting fast-moving subjects regularly you might find yourself wanting something snappier. It's not going to replace a prime or an L-series lens for specialized work, and the plastic build isn't going to wow anyone, but for versatility and everyday reliability it's hard to argue with. A solid lens that just keeps showing up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens, especially for the very low price
*by T***E on January 19, 2008*

PROS * Very sharp across the image, even wide open. * Low Chroma. I read a test ([...]) that found higher than normal amounts of CA in this lens at some apertures, but I don't see it. My standard test is to shoot bare tree limbs on bright sunny days & look for purple fringing, especially at the edges. I'm not seeing anywhere near the level of fringing shown in some of their test shots.If anything, I'd call it "low" I read elsewhere that one of Canon's goals in adding the aspherical element to this lens was to reduce CA, so I'm thinking maybe the lens tested in photozon.de was just a bad apple. * Image Shake control works. I can't attest to how often it provides a full 4 stops worth of shake reduction, but I can see a very clear result when using it. * Fast accurate focusing. One of the reasons I purchased this lens was because I was dissatisfied with the performance of my (more expensive) Sigma 17-35 EX (the newer model), which while sharp, is just too slow and inaccurate a focuser for close work in action sports. The new Canon solved that problem. * Compact, light weight & unobtrusive. Not much bigger than a normal lens. CONS * Barrel Distortion at 18mm (28mm) While not exsessive for an inexpensive lens, this is one area where you will see benefit from spending hundreds of dollars for a much more expensive Canon "IS" or "L," or buying a fixed focal length lens. In most real world situations, it wasn't all that noticeable. I could usually correct for it in Photoshop, but this is not a lens for critical architectural work etc. I have taken hundreds of photos with this lens and barrel distortion has only called attention to itself a few times. I suspect this is one price paid for the very compact design. * Not very fast. Another area where an "L" has an edge. At F3.5 28mm equivalent and F5.6 85mm this lens is relatively slow compared to a pro lens. This effects stopping the action in low light. OTH, you will have to spend hundreds more to get a usable top speed of F 2.8 and that is *only* one stop faster at 28mm equiv. I think both this lens' sharpness and the IS system mitigate this "Con." It took me a while to learn that I could shoot wide open at all focal lengths without having the outer third of the image turn to mush.That's pretty amazing for a zoom at this price. You don't have a stop or two you almost never use because it is too soft. And the IS system works well in low light, though that doesn't figure in in stopping the action. * Does not have that red stripe. Sad to say, some will never buy this sharp, handy little lens because in is not an "L" and/or doesn't cost $[...]. Yes, it does does look a little "plasticy," probably doesn't have the build quality for heavy, everyday use by a real working pro, and does not look massive mounted on your camera body, like a "fast" pro lens that's squeezing out that last F stop. But IMO, it looks very similar to Canon's newer IS lenses, so there is no scarlet letter immediately identifying you as "cheap." In other words, "Get over it." So, why did Canon produce such a good lens at such a bargain price? I'd say that it's because Nikon announced their intention to do the same a little while ago. Also, Canon's old non IS 18-55mm lens had the rep of being something of a dog. Finally, several competing cameras now have IS built into the body. Canon had to respond with a sharp IS lens that they could put on the Rebels & the 40D. In terms of sales, the low end of the DSLR market is both hot and very competitive. We're the beneficiaries.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine art artist
*by T***H on January 14, 2009*

The lens reminds me of the canon 50mm f1.8 cheap prime, a great lens as long as you have good lighting as proved by my usage of it. Best bang for the buck in zooms I'm sure, for the 18mm end is worth more then what it cost easy. The colors are not the greatest but very usable with good lighting, a sky filter should warm them up very nicely I'm sure. The IS is good but still not the answer to a faster lens, when it comes to low lighting or inside house lighting. The glass acts much like the 50mm prime, in the it's pretty good glass but not L glass for sure. The built is pretty good, again not L built but it good and should last a while I'm sure. One needs to remember what the lens is for, being a kit lens it's meant as a good all around lens. And as a good cheap all around lens it's great and a best buy, it can take some great shots and has a very useful wide angle end. If I had to put a price tag on it with out knowing the cost, I would say a good $300 to $400 lens. So it's worth getting and using as a all around lens, for the times you want a good all around lens. That you can easy carry around and not have to worry, if it gets broke or some thing you can easy replace it. You can try new things with it and not have to worry, I would class it as a fun lens that can take some great shots. I have canon L lenses and they are the best, but I'm very careful with them because they cost so much, the new canon 18-55mm IS I can play with and have fun with. And the new kit lens is miles ahead of the old kit lens, sharper and the glass and built is a few steps up. And the IS is a no brainer for sure if you wondering, is it worth the price the answer is a easy yes. Even for pro's and artists, it's one you can take anyplace and very usable, and you can have fun with it when not, on a must have highest IQ shoot.

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