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

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

📏 18-55mm 💡 f/3.5-5.6 🔌 Canon EF-S Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 200g 📷 IS
MSRP $239

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📖 Overview

The Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a basic kit lens for Canon EF-S mount cameras, offering image stabilization. It's a general-purpose lens suitable for beginners and casual photography. Image quality is adequate, but it's not particularly sharp or fast.

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📋 Specifications

Focal Length 18-55mm
Max Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-38
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Canon EF-S
AF Motor Micro Motor
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed No
Min Focus Distance 0.25 cm
Max Magnification 0.34x
Elements / Groups 11 elements in 9 groups
Aperture Blades 6
Filter Diameter 58mm
Weight 200g
Dimensions 68.5 x 70.0mm
Release Year 2011
MSRP $239

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