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

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

Gone are the days where the kit lens supplied with your entry-level DSLR is a substandard piece of junk, only fit to tide you over until you save up for an upgrade. Although this lens may be made mostly of plastic, optically it performs well enough to satisfy the needs of most photographers.

Given that this lens costs more than double its predecessor at the moment, it doesn't seem all that good value for money though. However, the price of this lens is steadily falling as it becomes more available. The fact that most owners of this lens will buy it as part of a camera kits, it's worth knowing that is may be a lens to keep after all.

Buy Online Now Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens £138.97 Amazon.co.uk

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

Good sharpness throughout the zoom range
Lightweight
Fast focusing
Effective stabiliser
Close focusing

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

High CA levels
Plastic lens mount
A touch expensive when bought on its own

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Thanks to HarrisonCameras for providing the Canon EOS 600D used for testing.

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