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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
16 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.
On average, users rate this product 61/100 and experts rate this product 58/100.
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Expert review by : Robert Olech (lenstip.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Almost every owner of the Canon 300D, 350D or even 20D has already met one of the cheapest lens on the market – the Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6.
Oct, 2007
Expert review by : Jamie Harrison (whatdigitalcamera.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Centre resolution is very good but corner sharpness is disappointing....
Centre resolution
Soft, chromatic aberration
It's a sad fact that the majority of DSLR users will stick to the kit lens for their photography, and if you persist with this lens, you're really letting your images down. Chromatic aberration, distortion and sharpness range from average to poor.
Apr, 2007
Expert review by (opticallimits.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II is usually sold as part of a Canon EOS 20D or EOS 350D (RebelXT) "kit".The word "kit" already implies that it is meant as a budget solution. EF-S refers to short-backfocuslenses which are only compatible to APS-C...
In lens land there's no such thing as a free lunch and the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II is an example for that.Under controlled conditions (stopping down two stops at 18mm) the lens can provide very decent results -certainly more than enough for casual...
Nov, 2005
Consumer review (lenstip.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 II
The same quality as the 18-55 presents, but not so bad for a kit lens.
Enough sharp over 5.6, but AF is slow
Used lens with damaged AF (chip failure). Build quality is a bit better, than 18-55. Better multi coatings, but image quality is the same
May, 2011
Consumer review (lenstip.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 II
The same quality as the 18-55 presents, but not so bad for a kit lens.
Enough sharp over 5.6, but AF is slow
Used lens with damaged AF (chip failure). Build quality is a bit better, than 18-55. Better multi coatings, but image quality is the same
May, 2011
Consumer review (lenstip.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 II
amazing quality for the price
small and lightweight, great image quality even wide open with sharp corners (except in the 50-55mm range)
flimsy build quality, rotating front lens, strange flare in contrasty lighting conditions
Jun, 2010
Consumer review (lenstip.com)
Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 II
amazing quality for the price
small and lightweight, great image quality even wide open with sharp corners (except in the 50-55mm range)
flimsy build quality, rotating front lens, strange flare in contrasty lighting conditions
Jun, 2010
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