Designed for high-quality still image and video capture while being compact and lightweight, the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens features the optics, AF and image stabilization necessary for shooting in any number of situations. For brilliant image quality it has one high-precision aspheric lens to reduce chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range. It features optimized lens coatings to ensure exceptional color balance while minimizing ghosting and flare and a 7-blade circular aperture to ensure beautiful, soft backgrounds. For outstanding performance, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens perfectly complements the Movie Servo AF feature found on select EOS Cameras with a compact six-group zoom system and a new stepping motor and focus mechanism to deliver smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting. (Source: Canon USA).
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS STM Lens Features / Specifications
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6
Lens Construction
13 elements in 11 groups
Diagonal Angle of View
74° 20' - 27° 50'
Focus Adjustment
Inner focusing system
Closest Focusing Distance
0.82 ft. / 0.25m
Filter Size
58mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
2.7 x 3.0 inches, approx. 7.2 oz. /69.0 x 75.2mm, approx. 205g
Source: Canon USA