
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Focal length
- 18–55 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 200 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 70 mm
At a Glance
An optical stabilizer and an aspherical element are part of this compact standard zoom for Canon EF on APS-C, which weighs 200 g. The 18-55 mm focal length equals 29-88 mm in full-frame terms, and the aperture is f/3.5-5.6. With a 25 cm minimum focus distance and a magnification of 1:2.94, it handles close-ups well. It suits everyday and travel use.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- 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
- 200 g (0.44 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.9 (0.34×)
- Length
- 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Diameter
- 69 mm (2.72 in)
- Released
- September 2007
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS fit?
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 IS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | 190 g | 190 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 70 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | no |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS: FAQ
Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS weigh?
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS weighs 200 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS use?
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS a full-frame lens?
No, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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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