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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens for EOS Digital SLR Rebel XT, XTI, 20D & 30D Digital Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $94.99
New (7) Used (5) from $88.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
MPN: 25962-00
Model: EF-S 18-55mm II
UPC: 410100268833
EAN: 0410100268833
ASIN: B000R96FP8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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) | | • | 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. |
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Product 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Not a $229.99 Lens!!! August 22, 2008
Billy
This is an adequate lens but the new kit lens (Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS) for the 450D/Rebel XSi sells for $137.80 on its own...and that lens has image stabilization! Looking at the prices for the 400D/Rebel XTi with and without this lens, the price for this lens is around $40-$80.
The folks who are selling this lens at this price must be laughing pretty hard each time they make a sale.
Not a great lens July 25, 2008
J. Rzeczycki (East Tennessee)
I don't know if I have a poor copy of this lens or what but I'm not crazy about the image quality it makes - even when stopped down. I'm looking for a better wide lens. It is possible to get good sharp images from this lens, but many images are "soft" from it.
 Great for the Price. from a new SLR fan .. June 16, 2008
K. Liu
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the kit lens that comes with Canon Rebel XTs models and others. I just bought the XT 350 with this lens. I'm a pure newbie to SLR photography, but I dove right in since I have been a avid shooter with 35mm for years.
I did a lot of research and read reviews on different type of lens, as I was concerned with the (UNFAIR) bad rep of this kit lens after I ordered the camera. Even from expert review sites, they admit the dogged perception of this lens is unfair indeed and this is actually a very good everyday lens.
After 2 weeks of use, I have to agree. Here are the reasons:
1) Afford ability: You can pick this lens used/aftermarket easily for under $100. It is worth every penny of that. The new, more expensive model with Image Stabilization (IS) is better, but overrated. I'm a beginner and it only took me a week of learning to start getting the most out of this lens. Its image quality is terrific. You can't beat the value from this!
2) Color and Sharpness: The lens, is very sharp and can capture great images. The reason most newbies doesn't like this, is because it doesn't work well with the point-n-shoot modes on the SLRs. I was frustrated too at first as images wasn't "right", but it's the user, not the lens. Play with the P mode instead of the point and shoot modes. Learn to use the exposure settings (based on light conditions, adjust your light conditions higher/lower to capture the amount of light appropriately, and use the build in flash occasionally in very bright conditions. keep experimenting, and you will see this lens' potential. I am very happy with my latest set of results from my honeymoon trip so far.. they keep on getting better and better...
3) Weight, portability - As a newbie, you don't want huge zoom lens that's heavy to lug around. This is light weight from its plastic body, and easy to carry around for everyday use.
So, if you are getting started, learn to love this lens. You are using SLR for a reason, so ditch the point and shoot, start experimenting, and have fun with this. After 2-3 weeks learning curve, it will SMOKE ANY 35mm digital camera's results easily. You don't need the more expensive Image Stabilization version unless your hands shake all the time and need to take many night mode/slow shutter pictures.
This lens is worth every $ of its ~$(one benjamin) street price tag, and when you get very comfortable with SLR basics, I then recommend the
~$(four benjamins) Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) as its replacement. But for now, I am perfectly happy with this lens and believe you will too.
Happy shooting! Check out the night view pictures and the Ayutayya pics I have uploaded as samples of what this cam can do. the Images are untouched!!
Not worth the price April 26, 2008
G. Mortillaro (Gloucester, MA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ok, so i bought this last night from a friend for $50...What a steal. I have been shooting on a 50mm f/1.8 and i love that lens, but it cant zoom. I shot for a whole day yesterday on this lens and it was pretty good, but not worth the $299 its selling for on here. I would recommend the 18-55mm IS lens, the extra stops really make a difference. This lens has a soft focus (well to me anyway). None the less, i have enjoyed shooting on this lens with my XTi and it is a good starter lens, but you are better off buying different lens (unless you can finds this one for under $100)
OK starter lens, but there are better choices April 20, 2008
S. Michael (Conyers, GA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
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