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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

Focal length
18–55 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
190 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
70 mm
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At a Glance

This compact standard zoom for Canon EF on APS-C weighs 190 g and covers 18-55 mm, equivalent to 29-88 mm on full frame. The aperture is f/3.5-5.6, and there is no stabilizer. Its close-up ability stands out: from 25 cm it reaches a magnification of 1:2.94. It suits everyday and travel photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
190 g (0.42 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.34×)
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)
Diameter
68.5 mm (2.7 in)
Released
March 2011

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III fit?

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-88 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IIICanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IICanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length18-55 mm18-55 mm18-55 mm18-55 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight190 g190 g190 g200 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm28 cm28 cm25 cm
Length70 mm66 mm66 mm70 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III weigh?

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III weighs 190 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 68.5 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III use?

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-88 mm in full-frame terms.

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