Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II is an Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF-S mount cameras.
Canon replaced the older Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Focal Range
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-88mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM in Canon EF-S mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Zoom Method
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f38 at 55mm .
Optical Formula
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- Optimised lens coatings to minimise ghosting
- flare
Lens Hood
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of EW-60C that you can order separately.
Body Colour
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II is available in Black color.
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