Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

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

A new version of Canon's venerable 18-55mm kit lens is noticeably smaller, at the cost of its widest aperture going from f/3.5 to f/4

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Lens specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens
Max Format size	APS-C / DX
Focal length	18–55 mm
Lens mount	Canon EF-S
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F4–5.6
Aperture ring	No
Optics
Elements	12
Groups	10
Focus
Minimum focus	0.25 m (9.84″)
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Stepper motor
Full time manual	Yes
Distance scale	No
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight	215 g (0.47 lb)
Diameter	67 mm (2.64″)
Length	62 mm (2.44″)
Sealing	No
Zoom method	Rotary (extending)
Filter thread	58.0 mm

MTF Figures - pending

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/4-5.6 IS STM 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
• Photography Blog
• ePhotozine

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Sample images

Product launch

Launched February 15th 2017 along with EOS 800D and 77D

The new Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is nearly 20 percent smaller than the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, without sacrificing image quality. Features of the lens include:

Compact-size, Standard Zoom Lens with High Image Quality
Lead Screw-type STM
Image Stabilization at up to 45 Stops of Shake Correction
Stylish Design
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is scheduled to be available in early April 2017 for an estimated retail price of $249.99**.