Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

2020-04-01T20:00:00

I bought this lens because mine wasn't working properly. Basically I replaced the old one for this one. It works fine.

RoMo

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2020-01-16T19:00:00

this lens is awesome of you're a beginner and are just getting the hang of things. BUT since it's very cheaply made it will not last you very long, it's frustrating! this lens is not worth the $200. Save up and buy one that actually works.

lyddaddy69

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2019-10-01T20:00:00

Lens arrived in good condition and is performing as well expected.

Dave N.

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2019-09-28T20:00:00

great lens. Perfect for landscapes, tight areas, and general use. lightweight, great glass, pin sharp pics!

fundra04

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2018-10-09T20:00:00

I’m personally pretty attached to this lens as it’s my first lens I’ve ever had. As most others have said, I received it in a beginner level kit and I think for beginners, it’s a very versatile lens. The focal length range is good for a number of different subjects from people to landscapes. Of course don’t expect professional level quality from this lens, but we all have to start somewhere. Zoom lenses are also nifty, though they tend to sacrifice clarity for this feature. It is a little noisy when focusing and I have trouble shooting in semi-dark areas like neon-lit rooms or dusky beaches. While nice and versatile, it is pretty average. I almost always find myself using Photoshop and Lightroom to adjust for a beginner-quality lens in post production. Overall, I highly recommend this lens for beginners and those first learning how to shoot in manual mode. However, I recommend getting a prime lens for intermediate level photographers or those looking for a general lens upgrade.

Kristiana

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2018-02-07T19:00:00

This is often the standard lens that comes with many of the DSLR's. At first glance, it's great that it's lightweight and has good focal length range. It's ok for everyday snapshots but ends there. Has terrible end distortion, especially at lower focal lengths(wide angle, which makes it an issue for landscapes, group pics, etc. If you're at all concerned about image quality, you'll want to buy a replacement for this lens sooner than later.

rdrago34

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2017-11-21T19:00:00

Average lens. Details are not covered properly. Not properly sharpen landscapes.

Tek

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2016-07-31T20:00:00

The more I use this lens the better it gets. I bought the M3 body with this being the kit lens. At first I set this lens aside and used EF lense with converters, thinking the kit lens would be inferior. I started attaching the EF-M on hikes and bicycle rides to reduce weight. Much to my surprise the lens was producing some really sharp images. I now use this lens most all the time.

Loveskiing

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2016-06-15T20:00:00

I bought this lens with a camera as a kit,have been looking at this brand for several year's finely bit the bullit and i'am so happy I did this camera and the two lens that came with it are amazing I have another brand SLR and will never use it again.

charlieflatbed

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2016-01-31T08:50:24

Nothing fancy but good for a beginner

Keith S.

2015-04-16T20:00:00

I just got the SL1. I'm planning a trip to Alaska and wanted to have a camera that would allow me to change lens. I have the 18-55 and the 55-250 lens and it seems to work super with both lens. I would like a bigger telephoto lens but the prices are totally out of my range. The SL1 is easy and understandable for a novice like myself.

Wally

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2015-04-14T21:00:00

My kit lens for my Canon T3i was damaged by a fall. This lens is a replacement. It has IS, which my original didn't. My first is lens and as I am in my 80's is welcom indeed

WILLIAM S.

2014-12-24T19:00:00

T3i purchased after long consideration given to cost and options...Best choice in a camera for this 45 year plus career photographer among the last four digital purchased.

ClassroomDoctor

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2014-11-18T19:00:00

The lens was included with a kit and is no longer included with the T4i kits with good reason! If I knew how poorly it was built and noisy it was (useless shooting video unless you use a external mic) yes it's loud might as well shoot video next to a passing freight train, as for the build I have never seen anything made by Canon built so cheap! I though it was a counterfeit lens at first until I read others reviews if I knew canon was going to remove it from the kit and replace it with a STM version I would have waited! I had to buy a new STM lens to shoot video, I don't know what Canon was thinking when they included this piece of plastic pretending to be a Lens.

saboken

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2014-11-07T19:00:00

Just by others reviews alone sold me on this camera. I have No regrets!! Takes Beautiful pictures. Having a Lot of Fun with this camera

Reaelise

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2014-11-06T19:00:00

I'm still learning how to use this lens but I'm very pleased with it.

kelkel

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2014-08-18T20:00:00

Good all-around general purpose lens, versatile enough for many situations. Relatively light weight. Good for a walk in the woods because it can capture a decent wide-angle landscape shot, yet still take a great close-up photo of an object along the trail, such as a flower. Limited zoom means it cannot get a close-up of distant wildlife, so if that's your target, you will need to consider a different lens. This lens works great for fitting buildings into the frame when standing close. I have taken some beautiful night shots of cityscapes with this lens using a tripod and long exposure.

dran_reb

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2014-04-30T21:00:00

It does job! The focus range provides very good use for indor or the outdor close range photography.

John D.

2014-04-14T21:00:00

This lens makes a nice lens for the money. It's not the fastest lens but for the money it's a good lens to use for general photography in the standard focal length range.

MICHAEL G.

2014-02-16T19:00:00

This lens came with the camera I bought. I found it to be easy to work with when adjusting the basic settings such as auto/manual focus and turning the stabilizer on and off. I found that when shooting, a lot of pictures did not come out as expected due to the slow lens. I'd suggest this lense for beginner portraits, but nothing moving. The focus is easily broken, and it is extremely slow on auto focus.

asjs

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2013-12-17T19:00:00

I was amazed at it's sharpness, especially when doing an extreme closeup like on the bottom of a silver plate jigger.

Del R.

2013-10-21T21:00:00

For a first time camera beginner this is a awesome little lens.

Tracey

2013-06-10T21:00:00

This is a very sharp lens in closeup or out to 55mm. Auto focus is very accurate.

Bob

2013-05-13T21:00:00

perfect.

zarakali

2013-03-26T21:00:00

It's a decent starter lens, but focus is a bit soft compared to others. I decided to return it and pay more for a sharper lens that is better in low light/indoors, since that is where I shoot a lot of my photos. For someone who is just learning to use a DSLR this would be a great buy though.

KIMBERLY W.

2013-03-09T19:00:00

This is the kit lens that came with my Rebel T3i. Overall, I think it serves its purpose well. The T3i is an entry-level DSLR, and this lens pairs well with it as a learning lens while newbies to DSLR figure out what exactly they're doing. The lens + camera combo is a huge step up from my Canon Powershot ELPH 300; the image quality is excellent, and it's much more versatile. So, the pros about this lens: it gives you enough zoom to experiment with both wide-angle/landscape shots as well as portraits and other close-ups. People get into DSLR for different reasons, so it's reasonable that Canon would pick a kit lens with versatility rather than confining people to a one-trick wonder. The IS does wonders, especially in low light. Now, the cons--and not all of them are really cons. The build quality does, admittedly, seem to be on the cheap side. But come on, it's a kit lens, and its retail price-point is at the very low end of the range for all Canon lens. So this shouldn't come as any surprise, and isn't worth causing a fuss over. More critical, however, is the autofocus: it's very finicky, and frequently has to hunt (which is slow and time consuming, especially in low light or low contrast situations. Honestly, I've found it easier just to focus manually; but I think that's more a reflection of me being too impatient to learn how to tell my T3i where I want it to focus (it's rather tedious to change zones) than anything else. I'm also not generally looking to capture the big action shot, so a fast autofocus is less critical to me. All in all, I've taken some amazing photos with this lens and am very pleased with it. Is it the greatest lens? No. Will I be upgrading it soon? Absolutely. But that's probably part of the idea behind most kit lens: give you something that's good--even very good--at many things but not the greatest at anything so that consumers are tempted into purchasing upgrades. Recommended as a kit lens (on the assumption you don't own any other lenses of higher quality), but not as a separate purchase (since Canon makes better quality lenses that are more tailored to your individual needs at prices comparable to this or that aren't all that much more).

merlexie

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2013-03-06T19:00:00

A good everyday lens.

Julia's M.

2013-01-21T19:00:00

Mostly used outdoors and it has not let me down

Crabby

2012-12-30T19:00:00

I got this w/ the T3i. I actually have no complaints about this lens at all. It delivers sharp images almost throughout. It is very versatile, and can shoot Macro shots, okay portraits, and ok zoom shots. I personally do alot of outdoor photography, and this does pretty good, but doesnt zoom enough for Birds, deer, etc without getting pretty close. But for Macro shots, I have been enjoying this lens alot and was suprised that it could do so well! I have already bought the 50mm 1.8 prime lens, which is perfect for portraits, and shows better colors and Bokeh in images. But my next purchase will be a better quality telephoto zoom lens to get a little more distance on my shots for further away subjects. Overall a Nice Walk-around/all-purpose lens. No complaints and love the IS!

BT

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2012-12-08T19:00:00

Great kit lens. Slow auto-focus misses in anything less than perfect lighting. The images are good quality, but not as sharp as I'd like, even under pretty decent lighting. BUT, it's easy to use and to learn with. For the price, the images are great. It can be used in most situations, and I will probably keep it on hand because of that.

D.T

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