Provided in a white packaging box, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II from Canon is a standard zoom offering a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range. One aspherical element is featured in the lens design and helps to control spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range for consistent sharpness and clarity. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to individual elements to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy in all lighting conditions. Complementing the imaging capabilities is a four-stop-effective Image Stabilizer system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, a Micro Motor autofocus system delivers quick focusing performance, and a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" is available at all focal lengths for close-up shooting.

EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    28.8-88mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/38    One Aspherical Element    Super Spectra Coating    Micro Motor AF System    Optical Image Stabilizer    Rounded 6-Blade Diaphragm

Compact standard zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-S-mount DSLRs and offers a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range.

One aspherical element is used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain sharpness and clarity.

Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds.

A Micro Motor autofocus system provides quick focusing performance and a dedicated AF/MF switch allows for quick switching between auto and manual focusing methods.

Minimum focusing distance of 9.8" is available throughout the zoom range for working with close-up subjects.

Rounded six-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is this lens good for taking beach scenes?

A: Not certain.

Q: 2. Is this lens compatible with the Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera?

A: This, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens will NOT fit on the EOS M50 Mark II directly, but you can use 1 of these adapters to make it work. https://bhpho.to/3gOHzPK

Q: 3. Does it work with CANON EOS 40D

A: Yes, the lens is 100% compatible with the 40D.

Q: 4. Is this lens compatible with the Canon PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter?

A: No, the Canon PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter is only compatible with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.

Q: 5. Does this lens work on the T4i?

A: Yes it does. The T4i camera is compatible with any autofocus lenses made by Canon for the EOS system or by other manufacturers for the same.

Q: 6. Does this lens work on the Blackmagic URSA mini?

A: As long as the Blackmagic URSA mini you are using has the EF mount, you could use this lens with it.

Q: 7. Can this lense work with a Canon T6 DSLR?

A: Yes.

Q: 8. has canon ended support for this lens?

A: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens is new and comes with a USA Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty.

Q: 9. Works with 6d mark II?

A: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens (White Box) is incompatible with the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera. All Canon EF-S lenses are ONLY compatible with cropped sensor cameras. The 6D Mark II has a full-frame sensor.

Q: 10. Is this is the lens that typically comes with the camera? I believe mine has worn out and need to replace it. Have had since 2011. Is there a newer version I should consider.

A: The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens, B&H # CA1855EFS, is the standard kit lens that was available on Canon EOS DSLR cameras in 2011. The most current version of this lens is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens, B&H # CA185545STM, which was released in 2017. I would state that if your camera was purchased before 2013, the lens you currently own should be fine for your usage needs. If your camera was purchased after 2013, or if you are planning on purchasing a new Canon EOS APS-C DSLR camera, then I would recommend the newer lens. The newer lens has the updated STM Stepping Motor inside the lens, which is designed to provide smoother and more silent focusing when using the Movie AF autofocusing mode for video recording needs. As cameras before 2013 do not have Movie AF capability, while the newer lens is still compatible for use on older cameras, it is not necessary and you would not get the improved benefit from the STM stepping motor.