Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Review of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Review created 2004, latest update 2013.
Facts
- very cheap but usable starter's lens
- typically comes bundled with a camera body (also known as “the kit lens”)
- in my use from 9/2004 to 6/2006
- served well as my first lens
Pros
- it doesn't get any cheaper than this
- reasonable image quality especially when stopped down (is at its best between f/8 and f/11)
- recommended as a first lens
- if you don't set your expectations too high you cat get wonderful photos with it
Cons
- images lack color, contrast and definition (the difference in these areas is big even compared to Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II)
- its all cheap'n'plastic
- not targeted for advanced hobbyist nor pros
- when you have a change to try something better you will soon like to leave this home