Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 Is STM Lens
In response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. It consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds. Without a lot of size, weight or cost, this lens expands picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed. Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 18-55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM packs together legendary Canon optics, a versatile zoom range and quiet operation for power on the go. Its small size lets it fit just about anywhere, making it a great lens to bring with you on a hike, to a concert or on your everyday travels. The lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) helps ensure smooth autofocus and near-silent operation, helping you capture videos with great audio and minimal background noise so you won't distract your subject in a quiet photo environment. Advanced image stabilization can result in sharper photos with minimal blur, even in low light. With a compact size, high image quality and versatile zoom, the EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM is designed to fit into your life.
In response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. It consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds. Without a lot of size, weight or cost, this lens expands picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed. Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 18-55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM packs together legendary Canon optics, a versatile zoom range and quiet operation for power on the go. Its small size lets it fit just about anywhere, making it a great lens to bring with you on a hike, to a concert or on your everyday travels. The lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) helps ensure smooth autofocus and near-silent operation, helping you capture videos with great audio and minimal background noise so you won't distract your subject in a quiet photo environment. Advanced image stabilization can result in sharper photos with minimal blur, even in low light. With a compact size, high image quality and versatile zoom, the EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM is designed to fit into your life.
In response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. It consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds. Without a lot of size, weight or cost, this lens expands picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed. Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 18-55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM packs together legendary Canon optics, a versatile zoom range and quiet operation for power on the go. Its small size lets it fit just about anywhere, making it a great lens to bring with you on a hike, to a concert or on your everyday travels. The lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) helps ensure smooth autofocus and near-silent operation, helping you capture videos with great audio and minimal background noise so you won't distract your subject in a quiet photo environment. Advanced image stabilization can result in sharper photos with minimal blur, even in low light. With a compact size, high image quality and versatile zoom, the EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM is designed to fit into your life.
In response to demands of photographers, this standard zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible. It consists of 11 elements in 9 groups and uses an Aspherical lens element to correct aberration for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range and a circular aperture for exquisite rendering of out-of-focus backgrounds. Without a lot of size, weight or cost, this lens expands picture-taking possibilities any time slow shutter speeds are needed. Compact and lightweight, the EF-S 18-55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM packs together legendary Canon optics, a versatile zoom range and quiet operation for power on the go. Its small size lets it fit just about anywhere, making it a great lens to bring with you on a hike, to a concert or on your everyday travels. The lead screw-type stepping motor (STM) helps ensure smooth autofocus and near-silent operation, helping you capture videos with great audio and minimal background noise so you won't distract your subject in a quiet photo environment. Advanced image stabilization can result in sharper photos with minimal blur, even in low light. With a compact size, high image quality and versatile zoom, the EF-S 18–55mm f/4–5.6 IS STM is designed to fit into your life.
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Prices last updated 13 July 2026.
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Black Lens
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
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Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens for Camera - Black
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originally posted on ebay.com
To be honest, I don't know if it's a good value. With the lens in auto focus mode as it should be for a camera newbie like myself, it should be easier to use. The camera will not work at all with the lens in auto focus mode. I am not proficient enough yet to be using manual focus. My son, who owned the camera prior to me, and had just used it, cannot figure out what the problem is. It works as it should with his same lens. Therefore it is determined this lens is the issue. I was hoping to take this on a trip I am going on to get some good pictures/ memories, but this does not seem it is going to happen. I'm sure the lens new is very good, in fact I know it is. This one just does not work as it is supposed to and I am somewhat disappointed.
originally posted on ebay.com
For an extra 5.00 I could have purchased the same lens from the same company but with a more comprehensive aperture range. As I say do not rush to buy an item, compare not only prices but specifications as well. I am happy with the lens, but it seems progress with technology makes for less robust products. My old lenses are solid in build quality compared to the new ones i have purchased. They don't make them like they used to.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
This is a fine lens providing good value and performance for the price, especially if you buy it used or in a white box removed from a kit package. It is reasonably quiet, smooth operating, quick to focus accurately, steady and reliable over time. While it is not a macro lens and close ups are limited, it shoots close enough to show details on small plants, flowers, and other small items (like a watch or other small object) - especially useful for shooting images for eBay listings. If you need to get closer, buy a macro lens! While it is neither a super wide angle, nor a telephoto lens, it has just enough (approx 3x more or less) wide-to-tele zoom range to be useful as a family even and travel lens. Just enough to get the whole church in the picture without walking ... MoreThis is a fine lens providing good value and performance for the price, especially if you buy it used or in a white box removed from a kit package. It is reasonably quiet, smooth operating, quick to focus accurately, steady and reliable over time. While it is not a macro lens and close ups are limited, it shoots close enough to show details on small plants, flowers, and other small items (like a watch or other small object) - especially useful for shooting images for eBay listings. If you need to get closer, buy a macro lens! While it is neither a super wide angle, nor a telephoto lens, it has just enough (approx 3x more or less) wide-to-tele zoom range to be useful as a family even and travel lens. Just enough to get the whole church in the picture without walking back too far, and also capture some of the detail, like those interesting gargoils on the parapit, without climbing a ladder.Thus, it is a good, low cost, versatile lens for daily use. Professionals may spend more for faster, higher quality glass, and consumers may eventually outgrow the limited, basic zoom range - but this is a low cost, reliable, every day lens with good sharpness and modest distortion at the extremes - it will serve well in al most any situation. Rare cases require rare, highest quality lenses. Average shooting calls for an affordable, good quality, reliable lens you can afford to use and replace someday. (PS - I own several L-Series lenses for professional jobs - and use this lens with great satisfaction much of the time, especially when traveling or shooting family events - it is plenty good - forget all that nonsense and disregard the advice to throw away the kit lens - this is a GOOD lens for most applications - there is nothing wrong with the kit lens!) - Good luck! JR
| General | |
| Length | 11.28 cm |
| Diameter | 8.26 cm |
| Weight | 615 g |
| Lens System |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Black Lens
Free delivery
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens
Delivery $36.15
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens for Camera - Black
Delivery between 18–22 July $15.52
To be honest, I don't know if it's a good value. With the lens in auto focus mode as it should be for a camera newbie like myself, it should be easier to use. The camera will not work at all with the lens in auto focus mode. I am not proficient enough yet to be using manual focus. My son, who owned the camera prior to me, and had just used it, cannot figure out what the problem is. It works as it should with his same lens. Therefore it is determined this lens is the issue. I was hoping to take this on a trip I am going on to get some good pictures/ memories, but this does not seem it is going to happen. I'm sure the lens new is very good, in fact I know it is. This one just does not work as it is supposed to and I am somewhat disappointed.
For an extra 5.00 I could have purchased the same lens from the same company but with a more comprehensive aperture range. As I say do not rush to buy an item, compare not only prices but specifications as well. I am happy with the lens, but it seems progress with technology makes for less robust products. My old lenses are solid in build quality compared to the new ones i have purchased. They don't make them like they used to.
This is a fine lens providing good value and performance for the price, especially if you buy it used or in a white box removed from a kit package. It is reasonably quiet, smooth operating, quick to focus accurately, steady and reliable over time. While it is not a macro lens and close ups are limited, it shoots close enough to show details on small plants, flowers, and other small items (like a watch or other small object) - especially useful for shooting images for eBay listings. If you need to get closer, buy a macro lens! While it is neither a super wide angle, nor a telephoto lens, it has just enough (approx 3x more or less) wide-to-tele zoom range to be useful as a family even and travel lens. Just enough to get the whole church in the picture without walking ... MoreThis is a fine lens providing good value and performance for the price, especially if you buy it used or in a white box removed from a kit package. It is reasonably quiet, smooth operating, quick to focus accurately, steady and reliable over time. While it is not a macro lens and close ups are limited, it shoots close enough to show details on small plants, flowers, and other small items (like a watch or other small object) - especially useful for shooting images for eBay listings. If you need to get closer, buy a macro lens! While it is neither a super wide angle, nor a telephoto lens, it has just enough (approx 3x more or less) wide-to-tele zoom range to be useful as a family even and travel lens. Just enough to get the whole church in the picture without walking back too far, and also capture some of the detail, like those interesting gargoils on the parapit, without climbing a ladder.Thus, it is a good, low cost, versatile lens for daily use. Professionals may spend more for faster, higher quality glass, and consumers may eventually outgrow the limited, basic zoom range - but this is a low cost, reliable, every day lens with good sharpness and modest distortion at the extremes - it will serve well in al most any situation. Rare cases require rare, highest quality lenses. Average shooting calls for an affordable, good quality, reliable lens you can afford to use and replace someday. (PS - I own several L-Series lenses for professional jobs - and use this lens with great satisfaction much of the time, especially when traveling or shooting family events - it is plenty good - forget all that nonsense and disregard the advice to throw away the kit lens - this is a GOOD lens for most applications - there is nothing wrong with the kit lens!) - Good luck! JR
Image quality is inferior to the 18-135 even with image corrections applied, but for the size, weight and cost, this is a good value. My use case is indoor and some outdoor around the house picture taking and did not want to damage or carry the weight of the 135 zoom. Taking one star off for build quality and use of plastic mount. In volume, adding a metal mount should cost no more than a $5 and Canon chose to keep more profit than offer a metal mount which would be more durable.
Great overall lens. Focus ring is very smooth (could be a bit wider though). Excellent general purpose focal length for crop sensor cameras. STM motor is almost instant in autofocusing and almost silent. Much better than the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 non STM. The front element doesn't rotate so use of Circular Polarizers is possible. Overall this lens is very well built (even with a plastic mount).
Read online reviews that said lens was sharp. It is sharp, better than one would expect for an inexpensive lens. All you need to make beautiful, sharp images on a cropped sensor Canon!! Lens all plastic, including the lens mount. One can wonder about durability but it makes lens nice and light, great for hiking. Love the image stabilization too
I called Canon USA to verify this and they confirmed after a quick test that the lens with most recent firmware of 1.0.1 and 1.1.3 on body does not support 65 AF points at F4 that the camera is capable of. Only 45 AF points are supported and of those, only the middle group of 25 AF points are cross type, the outer 10 on each side are vertical or horizontal only. This is a major limitation of this lens. I have the 18-135 mm USM Nano also, and that lens has all 65 AF points active in full cross type mode with the 7DII body. None of the reviews I have seen on the internet about this lens have pointed this out and it is not mentioned in the Camera or Lens manuals. I still like this lens as it has decent image quality, is very light weight, decent image quality, very ... MoreI called Canon USA to verify this and they confirmed after a quick test that the lens with most recent firmware of 1.0.1 and 1.1.3 on body does not support 65 AF points at F4 that the camera is capable of. Only 45 AF points are supported and of those, only the middle group of 25 AF points are cross type, the outer 10 on each side are vertical or horizontal only. This is a major limitation of this lens. I have the 18-135 mm USM Nano also, and that lens has all 65 AF points active in full cross type mode with the 7DII body. None of the reviews I have seen on the internet about this lens have pointed this out and it is not mentioned in the Camera or Lens manuals. I still like this lens as it has decent image quality, is very light weight, decent image quality, very effective IS (I can hand hold up to 1/2 second at 55 mm) and very fast and quiet USM Nano focusing motor.
Great kit lens. Auto focus is insanely fast; blink & you'll miss it. As others noted, focusing wheel could be a tad wider...but that doesn't affect operation. Image stabilization is too notch. I took the photo below as I came to a crossroad from inside an idling (vibrating)18-wheeler big-rig semi truck. Sharp as a tack.
Better than the previous version in terms of mechanics, noise and tactile feedback. The stepper motor (STM) allows for quick silent autofocus that is optimized for smooth video focus smoothing. The precious non STM version was noisy (not good for video) and not as positive in its focus acquisition. Mechanically the zoom ring is smoother, feels more precise and free of roughness. Same with the focus ring which is wider and easier to grip. Optically the lens is capable of quality results as long as one finds a copy of this lens that was properly assembled and the lens elements are properly centred. Because of its low cost there probably is minimal quality control at the factory. Canons image stabilization is not affected by the low cost of this lens and performs well ... MoreBetter than the previous version in terms of mechanics, noise and tactile feedback. The stepper motor (STM) allows for quick silent autofocus that is optimized for smooth video focus smoothing. The precious non STM version was noisy (not good for video) and not as positive in its focus acquisition. Mechanically the zoom ring is smoother, feels more precise and free of roughness. Same with the focus ring which is wider and easier to grip. Optically the lens is capable of quality results as long as one finds a copy of this lens that was properly assembled and the lens elements are properly centred. Because of its low cost there probably is minimal quality control at the factory. Canons image stabilization is not affected by the low cost of this lens and performs well which is a good thing since this lens has a small maximum aperture.
This lens has optics that rival Canon's L lenses. It does not have the ruggedized construction or weather sealing of the L lenses, but has the advantage of being light weight compared to L lenses. I did a comparison test versus the previous kit lens that Canon shipped with most SLR cameras (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II) and it is at least as sharp as that lens, and, most notably, has much better flare resistance; when I tested it shooting high-contrast photos (such as a very dark subject silhouetted against a very bright sky), there is much better contrast between the light and dark areas than the older design.
| General | |
| Length | 11.28 cm |
| Diameter | 8.26 cm |
| Weight | 615 g |
| Lens System |
