SeekerCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is one of the better starter lenses out there, but it has the same flaws that are common in similar lenses.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.82 ft./0.25m (full zoom range)
- High magnification, compact and lightweight EF-S standard zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to four equivalent stops of shake correction.
- Supports Canon EOS Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting by utilizing a new six-group zoom system plus a stepping motor and focus mechanism.
- Manual focus adjustment possible while in AF Mode.
PROS
+ Sharp.
+ STM focus motor.
+ Optical stabilization.
CONS
- Plastic lens mount.
- Noticeable distortion.
- Some color fringing and fall-off.
- Narrow aperture.
- Hood not included.
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By PCMag on June 06, 2013
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is one of the better starter lenses out there, but it has the same flaws that are common in similar lenses.
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