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Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens comparison

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Price $104.95 to $199.99 $229.95 to $299.99 $158.39 to $249.99 $579.88 to $609.99 $479.95 to $649.99
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Release date September 05, 2007 August 20, 2007
The Bottom Line The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens is a solidly performing medium-zoom lens, with good optics and image stabilization, that will appeal to more than just the entry-level crowd. A lightweight, compact design coupled with its stabilized 400mm-equivalent focal length zoom and affordable price make the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS a versatile lens for entry-level shooters and amateurs on a budget.
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Features
Lens ApertureF/3.5-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
F/3.5-5.6
F/4.0-5.6
Special FunctionsZoom
Tele
Zoom
Tele
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
Intended ForDigital SLR
Digital SLR
Info unavailableDigital SLR
Info unavailable
Optical Zoom3 x
4.5 x
4 x
11.1 x
4.3 x
Length3 in
4 in
5 in
6 in
6 in
Lens Construction9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
12 group(s) / 16 element(s)
10 group(s) / 15 element(s)
Focal Length18 mm - 55 mm
55 mm - 250 mm
75 mm - 300 mm
18 mm - 200 mm
70 mm - 300 mm
Lens SystemZoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Telephoto zoom lens
Zoom lens
Zoom lens
Weight7.1 oz
13.8 oz
16.9 oz
1.3 lbs
22.2 oz
Product DescriptionCanon EF Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm
Canon EF-S Telephoto zoom lens - 55 mm - 250 mm
Canon Telephoto zoom lens - 75 mm - 300 mm
Canon EF-S Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm
Canon EF Zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
Mounting TypeCanon EF-S
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Filter Size58 mm
58 mm
58 mm
72 mm
58 mm
Focus AdjustmentManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Min Focus Range9.8 in
3.6 ft
5 ft
17.7 in
5 ft
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