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

• Specifications
• Reviews
• Sample Images
• Initial launch information.

Sporting similar optics to the mark one IS version of the 18-55mm lens, the external design is changed.
The lens is available in a non IS version, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III. This is identical apart from the lack of image stabilisation and being ~10g lighter.

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Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Construction	11 elements in 9 groups
Diagonal Angle of View	74° 20' - 27° 50'
Focus Adjustment	AF (DC motor), with manual focus option
Closest Focusing Distance	9.8 in./0.25m
Filter Size	58mm, P=0.75mm/1 filter
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight	2.7 in. x 3.33 in./68.5mm x 84.5mm (maximum lens length), 7.1 oz. (200g)

A quick guide to MTF charts (which only measure contrast and resolution. Canon's guide to their MTF charts) Black lines reflect lens performance at widest aperture. Blue lines show the performance at f/8 Thick lines indicate lens contrast Thin lines indicate lens resolution Dashed lines: Lens performance with meridional lines. Solid lines: Lens performance with sagittal lines Closer sagittal and meridional chart lines indicate more 'natural' out of focus areas. Remember that MTF charts are good for comparing similar lenses, so comparing ones from the 14mm f2.8L and 300mm 2.8L won't tell you much at all, whilst comparing the EF14 2.8L with the EF14 2.8L II will show meaningful differences. Note that other manufacturers may have different ways of displaying such information that may or may not match up with the Canon figures.

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II reviews and articles

• Canon UK / US Information Page
• Amazon
• Northlight Images
• Canon CPN article
• Fred Miranda
• Lens Tip
• Digital Picture
• PhotoZone
• SLR Gear
• Lens Review
• ePhotozine

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Sample images

Product launch

London, UK, 7th February 2011 – Canon today announces the launch of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II.

This new kit lens provides excellent performance for beginners. A lightweight construction makes it easy to carry, and Canon’s acclaimed optical Image Stabilization also minimises the risk of blur, allowing photographers to use shutter speeds 4 stops slower while still maintaining a blur-free shot. The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II will succeed the existing EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS in Canon’s lens line-up.