Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens - Good Condition | Lightweight Everyday Walkaround Optic Featuring Versatile Standard Zoom Range, Dedicated Canon EF-S Mount, and High-Contrast Optical Glass

Introductory Paragraph The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is a highly popular, lightweight standard zoom lens engineered by Canon in Japan. Custom-built to pair natively with Canon’s extensive lineup of APS-C digital SLR camera bodies (such as the Rebel, EOS 100D–800D, and 10D–90D series), it serves as the quintessential walkaround lens for everyday creative tracking. Sweeping fluidly from a wide-angle perspective (ideal for expansive landscapes and group interior compositions) to a compressed standard telephoto focal length (perfect for isolated portraits), this compact Canonlens delivers great edge-to-edge contrast and sharp definition. It is a highly scannable, budget-friendly, and transparent choice for photography students, casual travel hobbyists, and vloggers who need an adaptable, straightforward lens to handle daily shooting scenarios.

Key Features

• Highly versatile 18-55mm standard focal zoom range (29-88mm full-frame equivalent), accommodating everything from wide architecture to flattering portraits.

• Dedicated Canon EF-S bayonet mount mechanical architecture, seating with absolute precision onto compatible Canon APS-C format digital SLR sensor bodies.

• Advanced aspherical high-index glass element construction, strategically mitigating optical aberrations to maintain uniform sharpness throughout the zoom arc.

• Specialized Super Spectra lens coating treatments, minimizing internal reflections, ghosting, and flare artifacts to deliver rich color fidelity.

• Textured ribbed manual focusing and focal zoom rings, offering a highly tactile, responsive physical connection for precise framing control.

• Lightweight compact engineered-composite barrel chassis layout, reducing camera bag payload to maximize daily travel portability and handheld comfort.

• Dedicated on-barrel AF/MF toggle mechanical selection switch, enabling immediate switching between automated camera tracking and full user override control.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Faint cosmetic surface scuffs on the textured black outer barrel and light finish rubs along the plastic bayonet mount tabs from standard field use. The rubberized zoom ring is tight, secure, and entirely free from stickiness. Sensor/Optics: Lens elements are bright and clear. The internal optical path is completely free from internal fungus, haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The mechanical zoom mechanism glides evenly across its full focal throw, the autofocus motor reacts snappily to locking targets, the aperture blades open instantly, and the electronic contacts communicate seamlessly with the camera body.

Specialist Note "The EF-S 18-55mm is a fantastic, straightforward lens that serves as the perfect foundation for learning the art of composition. Canon optimized this lens to be incredibly light and compact, making it a painless addition to your everyday walkaround gear. It delivers that signature Canon color profile—warm, punchy, and true to life—paired with excellent central resolution. For student filmmakers or beginners jumping from smartphones to true DSLR control, this lens behaves transparently and reliably across a wide range of lighting conditions. It is a highly satisfying, completely foolproof piece of kit."

What's Included

• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens (S/N: 90352564)

• Front Protective Clip-On Lens Cap

• Rear Canon EF-S Mount Protective Dust Cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon

• Model: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

• Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens

• Lens Mount: Canon EF-S (APS-C Sensors Only)

• Focal Length Range: 18mm to 55mm (Equivalent to 29-88mm on 35mm Full-Frame Format)

• Maximum Aperture Range: f/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.6 (Telephoto)

• Minimum Aperture Range: f/22 to f/38

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25m (9.8 inches)

• Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus Toggle

• Category: 2. Lenses ▸ Standard Zoom Lens

• Battery Type: None Required (Camera Powered)