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

Announced Feb 7, 2011 •
Zoom lens | Canon EF-S | 2042B002
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Announced Feb 7, 2011
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Compact and affordable, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is an ideal general-purpose standard zoom for users of Canon's APS-C format DSLRs, covering an effective focal range of 28.8-88mm. Its four-stop Image Stabilizer is useful for keeping images sharp in low-light conditions.

Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 18–55 mm
Image stab. Yes (4 stops)
Lens mount Canon EF-S
Max aperture F3.5–5.6
Min aperture F22–38
Min focus 0.25 m (9.84″)
Max magnification 0.34×
Weight 200 g (0.44 lb)
Length 70 mm (2.76″)

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