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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM : Specifications and Opinions



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avatarjunior
sent on 31 Ottobre 2024

Pros: Lightness and practicality that for the purpose I use it on the 70d is very important.

Cons: I don't know why I don't use it in normal daylight.

Opinion: I go through the woods to look for mushrooms and with me over my shoulder I always have the Canon 70d, I also tried with the 5d mark III but carrying the flasch with me it becomes heavy, instead with the 70d and the built-in flash everything is simpler and believe me I have various Sigma macro lenses from 70mm to 105 and finally the 150 stabilized macro but the practicality and beauty of the images that from this lens is at 18 mm and at 55mm shooting with the flash is almost unparalleled compared to native macros, in short, a lens that has been given a grade of 8.5 that does not deserve if used in macro and with flash, a non-demanding lens that I carry with me without many precautions and when I come across a mushroom that is small or large putting me at the minimum possible distance which this lens allows it up to 25 cm, a "click" a "flash" and that's it. For the yield for which I use it, my vote can not be less than a nice 9.3...See an example of 4 photos taken in the undergrowth of 4 mushrooms, 2 Trumpets of the Dead and 2 Ovoli in macro version with flash taken, free hand in the Juzaphoto gallery under the name Lupoenio

avatarjunior
sent on 02 Gennaio 2022

Pros: Lightness, stabilization, all-rounder

Cons: not very bright, plastic bayonet, not very incisive at high apertures and at the ends of the focal length 18e55, Af not from safety

Opinion: Used in combination with the 70D and a good lens to start exploring the focal lengths a little and to understand what you want to do, the sharpness is not bad if used for landscape photos from the maximum from f6 to f11 on tripod returns good shots, freehand a little less since you have to close to always find something wrong in terms of focus and sharpness. Forget the photos inside, maybe with the mobile are better, in fact one of the reasons that I stopped using it and look at something else and just because during family celebrations, birthdays and various events, the photos were really almost on par with a mid-level smartphone, this is due that being f 3.5 to 18mm rises quickly to 5.6 you have to raise the iso a lot, minimum at 800 (and my 70d does not like to go above 800) or you have to use the flash (which I do not like) so I left it at home more and more often in these events because it became a tribulation to bring in some decent shots, and the decent ones had to work heavily in post to make them worthy of a camera that still has its say. But all this is also normal, over time the need arises for a brighter optics that adapts to more situations ... so thanks to this lens that allowed me to make my bones and thanks to the fact that statistically the 18-55 I used it largely at 24mm for landscapes I took the 24mm f.2.8 pancake, the 50mm f1.8 already I had it and then goodbye optics in kit, more in the if I feel the need for a wide angle take a tokina 11-16 f 2.8 and so on ..

avatarjunior
sent on 10 Dicembre 2021

Pros: Lightness, softness of the image, stabilization.

Cons: *Inaccurate Af.

Opinion: As a first lens for those approaching the world of SLRs there is nothing to say, it discreetly does its job and offers more than good shots for the price with which it is sold. The stabilization and lightness play once again in his favor and personally I could add the softness of the image that I could no longer find with the 18-55 is-stm in production since 2013. Unfortunately also for this lens I must point out the defect of the autofocus that tends to blur a part of the frame while focusing endlessly. This problem appears accentuated as the aperture of the diaphragm is increased and is also found in the "new" 18-55 IS-STM and 10-18 IS-STM (see review).

avatarjunior
sent on 21 Maggio 2020

Pros: Used price, focal, weight and footprint, stabilization

Cons: Sharpness, construction, aberrations

Opinion: Assuming that it is an entry level goal, I have been using it for 4 years on a 1200D (entry level as well) and it costs nothing on the used, I would say that it is a great purchase for those who want to start to become familiar with reflex canons. For what it costs in fact does not offer anything less than you can expect, indeed coming from 18-55 not STM I have to say that it is an incredible leap forward, if only for the construction (although the ring of the MF continues to have game) and the autofocus. Let's face it, a pairing 18-55 STM and 1200D is not that it can claim to reach the maximum of quality, but for one who wants to have the "feeling" of the reflex and control over the settings that a normal compact will never offer, it is a nice start, it definitely allows you to get to the top of the parameters and dive slowly into the world of reflex. After 4 years I decided to invest in something more, but I am very satisfied with what gave me this goal, regardless of the time lost in the post to correct the flaws it still has (aberrations and sharpness in the first place). For what it costs and the quality that manages to pull out in good light conditions is a great investment I would say and also serves to understand what is meant by "defect" in photography: aberrations, sharpness, blurred and others are understood better starting from a poorer lens than an L series and allows us to be more careful in the shooting phase to avoid them , at least for my experience

avatarsenior
sent on 15 Febbraio 2019

Pros: Economical, stabilized, bright enough, handyman, the AF does not produce noises, lightness, distortion almost nothing at 18mm that on APS-C turns out to be a 29mm approx.

Cons: No end stroke in the ring of the MAF (like all STM I think), is a lens kit base......... has its limits, lacks the lens hood, original costs a quarter of the optics... kinda a paradox

Opinion: There is little to say, to begin with, is a good lens all to do because of the excursion, the lens is bright enough and sharp enough, in my opinion is not at all a bottle bottom as everyone describes it, indeed returns great photos, the Stabilization might not serve, however, in some cases with little light makes it really comfortable and allows you to shoot even at 1/10. As in fact written in the cons, the end of the race, in the MAF is a good hassle, I recommend to mark the infinite fire with a marker

avatarjunior
sent on 26 Novembre 2018

Pros: Lightness, AF practically noise-free, stabilized

Cons: Optical quality a little limited, dark, materials

Opinion: Taken in kit with a Canon 80d, as a first lens is fine, allows you to do almost everything. Very useful especially video side because stabilized and equipped with a precise autofocus and absolutely silent. The materials are plasticosis, at least the bayonet could have put the metal. Absence of even the lens hood but canon does so with all non-L series lenses. Of course there are limits in terms of sharpness and does not shine in terms of blurry but absolutely promoted!

avatarjunior
sent on 12 Ottobre 2018

Pros: Very quiet, effective stabilizer, light weight, very good value for money.

Cons: Plastic bayonet, used materials and usual absence of the lens hood.

Opinion: Bought in kit with Canon 100d, ridiculous additional expense. I was expecting a bottle bottom and instead I was surprised at positive. It is a more than discreet optics and for the price I paid I can not really talk about it badly, I also bought a compatible lens hood I thought I would resell it right away! I also like the colors and with the lens profile of Lightroom the distortion in good part corrects itself. Only pity for the materials usati....ma everything you can not have!

avatarjunior
sent on 06 Agosto 2016

Pros: Weight, sharpness, fast, quiet af, af interior, full time manual focus rn

Cons: No end manual focus race, like all the STM. It's a 18-55, then it will never be taken seriously, otherwise, given the price, no cons.

Opinion: L I got to replace an old 18-55 unregulated, mounted just thought it was broken, no noise, no barrel revolved in focus, when I found it worked ... Wow. rnNon is usually the bottom of the bottle, despite the plastic looks solid, the sharpness is good and the stabilizer works great. It is an excellent companion for traveling outputs without special needs, the zoom range can be used in many situations. rnTutto this without considering that it costs a hundred Euros !!

avatarjunior
sent on 09 Luglio 2016

Pros: Sharpness, AF, Stabilizer, weight and overall dimensions, close-up.

Cons: 29-88 mm

Opinion: Compare this objective at 18-55 DC III owned previously (virtually smooth I'IS II) .rnAF faster and absolutely silent, slightly higher sharpness with positive response and constant f3.5 to f11 (DC in the f 5.0 was the best opening). Multiplication factor which rose from 0.36 x0,34 (having them had I been able to simultaneously compare them on this aspect, and damn little improvement there and it shows) .rnLeggermente longer and heavier but still very light (as the materials) but perfect. Stabilizer on DC III was missing, here even to say what would be its advantages pratici.rnPerfetto targeting all do, on the road I took it with me and I only suffered a little for wide-angle and tele, a few millimeters of focal down and up it would be better.

avatarjunior
sent on 04 Maggio 2016

Pros: lightweight easy to handle economic

Cons: autofocus noisy and not very reliable in the dark, color a little lighter

Opinion: generally happy with this lens because it is useful in almost all occasions. obviously with a reduced cost so you can not ask for anything else, even if going to look at the hair autofocus and noisy and the dark makes it very difficult (although they usually do not use much). however, to start a successful lens that makes you have fun !!!

avatarjunior
sent on 21 Aprile 2016

Pros: Sharp, light, silent, fast, great stabilizer. For me a valid Zoom. Great as KIT.

Cons: It would be even better if they made a 15-70 of equal quality. The hood is missing.

Opinion: UPDATE OF 09/06 / 2017.rn My best goal, as far as I'm concerned, better than 17-55 f / 2.8. My copy is NITIDA, it loses a hair towards the left but negligible edge. Live View from the best of it. And it does not look a bit short, it's also light! UPDATE UPDATE Used on Canon EOS 750D. It's a good handyman, easy to use and quality. I tried the following kit lenses: 18-55 IS II, 18-55 III and sony 16-50 oss (when I had the alpha 5100). RnrnE 'the best kit i've ever used! Better than previous versions, some are really scarce! And even better than Sony's competition. The clearest I've ever tried! For me also the canon ef-s 10-18 IS STM.rnOnly the NITIDEZZA is pleasantly SILENT and fast in AF, the STABILIZER is really OPTIMAL! And I have no firm hand! I'm happy for those who want to be light and do a little bit of everything without big pretensions. RUNNING OF 09/06 / 2017.rn My best goal, as far as I'm concerned, better than 17-55 f / 2.8. My copIa is NITIDA, he loses a hair towards the left but negligible edge. Live View from the best of it. And I look no sooner, it's also light!

avatarjunior
sent on 12 Aprile 2016

Pros: Light weight, low noise .stm and also stabilizer, sharpness, although plastic totally transmits a very solid feel

Cons: the price of the original lens hood that costs as much as 1/4 of optics and is also made in china, nothing compared to the price at the time.

Opinion: Mine are the first impressions after buying this in mind as a forklift truck, waiting to cater to the 17-85 arrangement Canon the failed unexpectedly for the second time every six years. When he had found on sale with just two days to live after the purchase, I paid just 70 euro with a two year warranty. In hand do not like this chip as the previous series, and transmits a pleasant feeling to the touch, also it weighs less than half the optics that I broke down and is also more compact. The engine does not feel in the least, so it's quieter than even all'USM the 17-85 Canon or Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM my EX, as well as quiet is the stabilizer (so that both beginning they seemed even not work for the commissioning speed focus and low noise) and not interfere minimally while shooting video. After the first shots I can confirm, as reported in other reviews, that the sharpness remains at levelsmore than good at all focal lengths with a small decrease in the maximum focal TA, while in some situations is even better perspective of the other in my possession that cost a lot more. The stabilizer is effective. I think that even repairing the other optical I will keep always in your backpack for any emergency or to shoot videos more easily. I assigned to this end the 9/10 vote for the favorable ratio quality / price and very good sharpness observed. If there had been the bayonet metal and hood made in china included in the price I would have quietly given a 10 round round. Then if you should fail after a few years, for what it costs matters little. For more in-depth impressions I reserve to integrate with a subsequent publication.

avatarjunior
sent on 31 Gennaio 2016

Pros: Light, fast, quiet, effective stabilization, price!

Cons: The price at which it is located and its characteristics? No.

Opinion: Used with enthusiasm on my dear old 550D. Also in the house I could take full aperture without flash and without having moved. Ok, I hand surgeon, but stabilization is very efficient. Plastics are ... Plastics, but the result of the final lightness makes it perfect for taking pictures anywhere without suffering the weight as a conviction. For video it is then incredibly quiet. A gem that with about 100 € you take home.

avatarjunior
sent on 26 Agosto 2015

Pros: price is not very high

Cons: Autofocus does not work perfectly in the dark

Opinion: the dark board the manual focus as it does not focus very well, but when it comes to focus in enlightened days I can say that is very good at his job. a lens which I can not complain too much, for this advice for those who are new to hands with a digital SLR using this objective was already included with the Canon EOS 1200D

avatarsenior
sent on 29 Giugno 2015

Pros: Quality / price ratio, focus fast and quiet, weight.

Cons: Nothing at this price

Opinion: Paid just under 100 euro again, at this price I did not expect this quality, good construction (although all in plastic), lightweight, great focus: fast and extremely quiet, skews a bit 'but nothing about 18-20 mm disastrous, good nitidezza.rnConsigliatissimo to start (I sold it just to pass the 18-135 STM), in comparison to the previous model (tested by a friend) a different story!

avatarjunior
sent on 26 Maggio 2015

Pros: Focus fast, weight, price, does not seem to kit

Cons: Dim

Opinion: In my kit it was not there. There was the 18-55 unregulated. A bottom of the bottle. When I had the opportunity I got used to 80 euro. Never having had a lens and stabilized stm really surprised me. The focus is ultra quiet, fast. And 'precise enough, in proportion with the price and quality of lenti.rnFino to 40 mm is quite clear. Above loses a bit 'but nothing to worry about.

avatarjunior
sent on 15 Maggio 2015

Pros: Speed ??focusing, low weight, great for video.

Cons: Dark, not too sharp.

Opinion: And 'the lens kit with my 70d. And 'the lens with which I learned about the 70d. I must say that, after some time of use, it's okay to start and to have a comfortable all do, especially in the video. The focus is very quiet and fast and also reasonably accurate. The quality is not greatest 55 mm, a little better than 18 mm, discreet in between. Certainly for the price range and more than acceptable. Moreover also having a 55-250 mm IS II, the systems of focus are not comparable, throughout life STM between the two. rn

avatarjunior
sent on 24 Aprile 2015

Pros: Autofocus quickly and accurately, price

Cons: Not found

Opinion: This is my first goal, but chose not bought with my EOS 100D. Being the first I have no yardstick, then I do not know if it's better or worse than others, but I can tell you that the autofocus is very fast, only "defect" photos with f3.5 I get a bit 'noisy edges but it could be my fault since I'm a beginner.

avatarjunior
sent on 10 Febbraio 2015

Pros: Crisp, stable, fast and accurate autofocus absolutely silent, economical.

Cons: No One.

Opinion: I bought this lens after selling my 18-55 is II. Council to all owners of the SI II to make this upgrade because with a few Euros will get, among other things, a striking autofocus.Il aesthetic side is not to be considered as it is a lens that is all sostanza.in synthesis was objectively a good buy, and not only in relation to its price!

avatarjunior
sent on 04 Novembre 2014

Pros: Very quiet - Focus fast - Sharp

Cons: None for this price range

Opinion: I took it as a replacement to the 18-55 IS KIT with the 450d that I use currently. Well not one but a jump of N generations in all terms. Before I was unhappy I thought it was the camera body, but as usual, goes to show that the lens is critical. The photos are nice crisp outside now in post-production and I just have to do a little tweaking. The autofocus is so quiet that you wonder if it will work, and also very fast. I recommend it as a replacement of the other provided in the previous kit.

avatarsenior
sent on 31 Ottobre 2014

Pros: for perspective kit is really better than the old IS II is much more 'sharp in the center lose a little on the sides, but I would say it is more' discreet. The AF is fast and quiet, good for videos. Tends to have warm colors, otherwise it's a decent lens at that price.

Cons: no one, apart from the loss of sharpness towards the 50mm anything.

Opinion: A few weeks ago I bought this lens just for fun since I was old Isii it was not that great, after other similar zoom eg sigma 18-50, I can say that the new stm is really much improved approaches to slow almost to the same category higher . rnIo recommend it to those who are at the beginning and wants to learn to shoot a lens or want to fight to bring it with you.

avatarjunior
sent on 15 Settembre 2014

Pros: fast focus and silent, sharp, stm.

Cons: for the price of none

Opinion: I state that I had an old canon 18-55 is. Moving on to this thought of us just a few pictures and then sell it and get me a decent all-rounder. Rather to my surprise I found it very well. Lacks brightness but for that price I would not have even asked. His overtures to compete head-on with lenses that cost twice as much. It has a fast, silent focus and ultimately, no small thing for me, as I had a 100d, it is lightweight.

avatarjunior
sent on 01 Settembre 2014

Pros: Focus Fast, quiet, cheap, price performance above average

Cons: It 'still a target entry level

Opinion: Bought to replace the 18-55 IS III, I have seen that seems to really have done better. The engine does not feel in any way and this can be a plus for those who turn video. I would say that the brightness is obviously still a bit plasticky, but much less than its predecessor which I already tried. I consider it a really good lens for beginners.

avatarjunior
sent on 28 Luglio 2014

Pros: fast in focus, sharpness above the average whereas it is an economic objective.

Cons: for what it costs I would say no.

Opinion: I found him as original equipment for my Canon 100d. Soon I'm going to move on to other more objective light, I think of a f 17-50 1:2.8, but I think I'll keep this, as on more than one occasion has given me some wonderful shots and the engine can be useful stm to shoot some video. I found it a bit uncomfortable the ring of focus that has no limit and does not allow me to find the infinite.

avatarjunior
sent on 31 Maggio 2014

Pros: is affordable .. autofocus scream for this category

Cons: for the price I do not see

Opinion: it took to replace the old 18 55 is .. I do not know if it's luck but it stranitido! on canon 600d .. really glad I paid 107 euros on galaxistore with shipping .. I did various tests of comparison with the old and the photos are remarkable more detailed and brighter excellent for this class of lens .. also seen that I intend to stay on APSC I'll buy the 70d that fully exploit the video in af

avatarjunior
sent on 12 Maggio 2014

Pros: the new system stm, autofocus fast enough

Cons: for my needs too short and too long at 55mm to 18mm

Opinion: for the price it really is a good target, greatly improved compared to older models of home canon. stm technology is excellent for video, the focus is quite fast and extremely quiet. little light but with the 70d is not a problem. construction plasticky but for 95 Euros you can not expect more. Good for people like me who are beginners








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