EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 USM

Released September 2003

A 190 g Canon EF-S standard zoom with Micro USM II autofocus, a 29–88 mm equivalent angle of view and 0.28× maximum magnification.

Specifications

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
Special elements: One precision aspherical element; Canon Japan identifies a PMo aspherical surface
Diaphragm: Six blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view: Horizontal 64°30′–23°20′, vertical 45°30′–15°40′, diagonal 74°20′–27°50′ according to Canon Japan

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

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m
Maximum magnification: 0.28×
Autofocus detail: Canon Micro USM II ultrasonic motor; lens distance information is transmitted according to Canon Japan
Magnification detail: Maximum 0.28× at 55 mm; EF12 II extension tube provides 0.23–0.81× and EF25 II provides 0.51–0.92× according to Canon Japan

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
Lens hood: EW-60C hood and LP814 pouch are sold separately according to Canon Japan
Release detail: Canon Camera Museum explicitly records this USM model as sold only with the EOS Kiss Digital in September 2003. Its table records September 2004 marketing, later than that documented first kit sale

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 II USM	Canon EF-S	18–55 mm	f/3.5–5.6	–	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