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Product Description
Canon's redesigned compact EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II autofocus zoom lens (approximately a 28-90mm lens in 35mm format) is smaller and lighter than conventional lenses because of the shorter back focus distance. By reducing the distance from the rear of the lens to the imaging sensor and reducing the size of the image circle to accommodate the camera's imaging sensor size, the lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths. By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images. By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images. Note on packaging: This is a lens that was originally packaged with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR Camera, and never included its own Manufacturer's outer box. It still includes ALL original accessories (the Canon full Warranty Card, Instruction Manuals and Lens Caps). This lens is all BRAND NEW and has NEVER been used.
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Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- ASIN: B000R96FP8
- Item model number: EF-S_18-55mm_II
List Price :
Price : $111.91
You Save : $68.08 (38%)
Customer Reviews
I agree totally with the other reviewers who say that it's fine for basic "snapshots" but that's about all. If you're simply looking to step up to a Digital SLR from a point and shoot, then buy the Canon Digital Rebel XT kit that comes with this lens. It's lightweight and fine for nice quality landscapes and snapshots. This however would NOT be my first choice.
If you want exceptional pictures or if you think that you might ever step up to a nicer camera, buy only the camera body and get an images stabilized all purpose lens like the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens. This lens will let you take hand held pictures that will be sharp 2 whole shutter speeds slower than a non-stabilized lens will. The zoom range will allow every thing from nice wide angle landscapes at the lower end to moderate telephoto and excellent portraits at the higher magnification end.
You'll probably end up keeping this on your camera as your default lens. I have an IS 75-300 and a 60mm macro that I use on occasion, but the 28-135 is my workhorse.
After collecting a whole series of pro type lenses I can only conclude the canon 18-55mm is underrated. For the price and the fact it is so compact/light this lens is a great option. I recently used to take landscape and still shots of dilapidated buildings. The sharpness/detail is excellent and compares to my Sigma 24-70mm when used with my 5d under normal daylight conditions/with tripod dawn to dusk.
Unless you are an extreme pixel counter, for all practical purposes you will not be able tell the difference in photo quality for small and medium sized prints vs pro models. What I particularly like is the fact i can replace with a quality used lens for about 50 dollars/ my rebel XT for about 175 = $225.. VS about $1500 used for my 5d/sigma 2.8 24-70 combo. An added plus is the fact filters are far cheaper for the 58mm vs 77/82mm (about half the price)
Why so underrated? I think part of the reason is more experienced photographers are more apt to upgrade with the more expensive pro type lens..they attribute quality shots to the lens when in fact better technique has more to do with improved photos.
Because of the low replacement costs. I feel far more comfortable leaving in my car while doing field work in my profession (social work). How many times have you missed a shot while on the road and said "if I only".........
To be sure I could never part with my Sigma f/2.8 24-70 and plan to add the canon 17-40mm soon. My point is keep an open mind and give it a try.
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