EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II USM

Released March 2005

A 190 g Canon EF-S standard zoom with Micro USM II autofocus and a 29–88 mm equivalent angle of view, with exterior changes from the first USM version.

Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18–55 mm
Max aperture: f/3.5–5.6
Stabilisation: –
Weight: 190 g

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Specifications

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Optics

Lens type: Zoom
Focal length: 18–55 mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22–36
Optical construction: 11 elements in nine groups; Canon's EF Lens Work III records exterior design changes from type I while optical performance remains the same
Special elements: One precision aspherical element; Canon's EF Lens Work III identifies the tenth element
Diaphragm: Six blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view: Diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to Canon's EF Lens Work III

Mount and compatibility

Mounts: Canon EF-S
Image circle: APS-C
Compatibility: Canon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to approximately 29–88 mm on full frame

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 0.28×
Autofocus detail: Canon Micro USM II ultrasonic motor
Focus distance detail: Front-group rotating extension focusing; minimum distance 0.28 m throughout the zoom range according to Canon's EF Lens Work III

Design

Filter diameter: 58 mm
Maximum diameter: 68.5 mm
Length: 66 mm
Weight: 190 g
Dimensions detail: 68.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm length; 190 g according to Canon
Release detail: Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing; no first-sale day is given by this source

Pros and cons

Pros

190 g weight
Micro USM II autofocus
0.28× maximum magnification

Cons

Variable f/3.5–5.6 maximum aperture

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	No	190 g	Mar 2005
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	Yes	200 g	Sept 2007
CanonEF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 USM	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	–	190 g	Sept 2003

Sources

Photo: global.canon

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