Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM Autofocus APS-C Lens, Black {58}

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II is a general purpose standard zoom lens for Canon EOS DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors.  It's a perfect initial lens for Canon EOS Rebel and works equally well on EOS 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 77D, 7D, & 7DII bodies.  It's an easy to carry lens that's perfect for creating superior pictures of life's important moments.

With its versatile 18-55mm focal range and high quality optics, this lens makes it easy to create sharp, clear photos framed the way you want.  Remarkably light and compact, it's an ideal general purpose walk around lens.  This USM version features a high speed Canon UltraSonic Motor for faster autofocus performance.  The lens even captures fantastic close-up shots at 0.28m (0.92ft) from your subject.  The 18-55mm zoom range provides a wide angle 74°20' view at the 18mm focal length setting and portrait ready 27°50' angle of view at the 55mm focal length setting (diagonally).  EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II's optical design consists of 11 elements in 9 groups that deliver great image quality throughout it's handy zoom range.

Producing good images without a lot of size & weight (or cost), Canon 18-55mm lenses are a very popular best selling choice among photographers of all skill levels.  The carry anywhere 18-55mm also pairs well with a separate dedicated telephoto zoom when you're looking for more reach.

Also available in a slightly more basic version that uses a conventional micro motor for focusing instead of a USM.

Key Features

• Standard zoom lens for Canon Rebel series and other APS-C sensor DSLRs*
• 18-55mm zoom range goes from wide angle to portrait focal lengths
• 28.8-88mm equivalent in 35mm format
• APS-C coverage
• Canon EF-S mount*
• Great image quality, wonderful sharpness, contrast & color
• Responsive USM (UltraSonic Motor) for super fast and quiet focusing
• Close focusing, to 0.28m (0.92ft)
• Uses the popular 58mm filter size
• Compact & light

Available accessories include: EW-60C Lens Hood, LP814 Lens Case , 58mm Close-Up Lens 500D, Extension Tube EF 25 II, Extension Tube EF 12 II, Lens Dust Cap E Rear Cap, E-58II Lens Cap, 58mm filters.

*Compatibility Note: EF-S mount lenses are not compatible with Canon's first three APS-C sensor DSLRs the D30, D60, & 10D.  EF-S mount lenses are not compatible with Canon 35mm format cameras.  Attempting to mount on an incompatible camera may result in damage to the equipment.