Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS#
The kit lens bundled with Canon’s Rebel series DSLRs from 2007. Covers 29–88mm equivalent on APS-C — a standard everyday zoom. Image stabilization compensates for camera shake at slower shutter speeds. Plasticky build but optically competent for everyday use. The 3,071 photos in the library are almost entirely from the Digital Rebel XT.
Compatibility#
| Body | Notes | Photos in library |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Rebel XT | Listed as “18.0-55.0mm” | 3,071 |
EF-S mount — APS-C only. Cannot be used on full-frame Canon bodies.
Key Specifications#
| Attribute | Spec |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 18–55mm (29–88mm equiv on APS-C) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 (wide) – f/5.6 (tele) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture blades | 6 |
| Minimum focus | 25 cm |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| AF motor | Micro motor (not USM) |
| Stabilization | IS — approx. 3 stops |
| Weight | 200g |
| Dimensions | 68.5 × 70.6mm |