Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM

The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is sharper and better made than many 18-55mm lenses, but shows noticeable distortion at wider angles.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS S 1

Product details

  • Standard zoom lens for Canon EOS M digital camera with image stabilization for up to four eqiuvalent stops of shake correctoin
  • Supports continuous AF during video shooting
  • Circular aperture (7 blades) for soft backgrounds
  • Maximum magnification of 0.25x at the telephoto end
  • Minimum focusing distance: 9.8 in./0.25m (full zoom range)

PROS

+ Sharp.
+ Optically stabilized.
+ 3x zoom range.
+ Well built.

CONS

- Small aperture.
- Noticeable distortion.
- Electronic manual focus.
- Hood not included.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 25, 2013
The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is sharper and better made than many 18-55mm lenses, but shows noticeable distortion at wider angles.
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