Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens for EOS Digital SLR Rebel XT, XTI, 20D & 30D Digital Cameras
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Manufacturer: CanonRelease Date: 2009-11-30
Model: EF-S_18-55mm_II
Product features:
- Approximately a 28-90mm lens in 35mm format.
- This lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths.
- Effectively minimizes the chance of flare and ghosting.
- Dimensions (DxL): 2.7" x 2.6" (69mm x 66mm)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens for EOS Digital SLR Rebel XT, XTI, 20D & 30D Digital Cameras
Customer Review: Great for the Price. from a new SLR fan ..
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the kit lens that comes with Canon Rebel XTs models and others. I just bought the XT 350 with this lens. I'm a pure newbie to SLR photography, but I dove right in since I have been a avid shooter with 35mm for years.
I did a lot of research and read reviews on different type of lens, as I was concerned with the (UNFAIR) bad rep of this kit lens after I ordered the camera. Even from expert review sites, they admit the dogged perception of this lens is unfair indeed and this is actually a very good everyday lens.
After 2 weeks of use, I have to agree. Here are the reasons:
1) Afford ability: You can pick this lens used/aftermarket easily for under $100. It is worth every penny of that. The new, more expensive model with Image Stabilization (IS) is better, but overrated. I'm a beginner and it only took me a week of learning to start getting the most out of this lens. Its image quality is terrific. You can't beat the value from this!
2) Color and Sharpness: The lens, is very sharp and can capture great images. The reason most newbies doesn't like this, is because it doesn't work well with the point-n-shoot modes on the SLRs. I was frustrated too at first as images wasn't "right", but it's the user, not the lens. Play with the P mode instead of the point and shoot modes. Learn to use the exposure settings (based on light conditions, adjust your light conditions higher/lower to capture the amount of light appropriately, and use the build in flash occasionally in very bright conditions. keep experimenting, and you will see this lens' potential. I am very happy with my latest set of results from my honeymoon trip so far.. they keep on getting better and better...
3) Weight, portability - As a newbie, you don't want huge zoom lens that's heavy to lug around. This is light weight from its plastic body, and easy to carry around for everyday use.
So, if you are getting started, learn to love this lens. You are using SLR for a reason, so ditch the point and shoot, start experimenting, and have fun with this. After 2-3 weeks learning curve, it will SMOKE ANY 35mm digital camera's results easily. You don't need the more expensive Image Stabilization version unless your hands shake all the time and need to take many night mode/slow shutter pictures.
This lens is worth every $ of its ~$(one benjamin) street price tag, and when you get very comfortable with SLR basics, I then recommend the
~$(four benjamins) Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) as its replacement. But for now, I am perfectly happy with this lens and believe you will too.
Happy shooting! Check out the night view pictures and the Ayutayya pics I have uploaded as samples of what this cam can do. the Images are untouched!!
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Description of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens for EOS Digital SLR Rebel XT, XTI, 20D & 30D Digital Cameras
Canon's redesigned compact EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II autofocus zoom lens (approximately a 28-90mm lens in 35mm format) is smaller and lighter than conventional lenses because of the shorter back focus distance. By reducing the distance from the rear of the lens to the imaging sensor and reducing the size of the image circle to accommodate the camera's imaging sensor size, the lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths. By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images. By optimizing the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens coatings, Canon's engineers have effectively minimized the chance of flare and ghosting which are more prone to occur with digital cameras than with film cameras. The coatings reduce reflections off the rear of the lens to deliver crisp, undistorted digital images. >>> Note on packaging: This is a lens that was originally packaged with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR Camera, and never included its own Manufacturer's outer box. It still includes ALL original accessories (the Canon full Warranty Card, Instruction Manuals and Lens Caps). This lens is all BRAND NEW and has NEVER been used.Lenses
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