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product_id: 1798950
title: "EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Camera Lens"
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# 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer 0.25m min focus distance STM for silent AF EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Camera Lens

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 1800 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with Canon’s stealthy, steady zoom lens!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Camera Lens by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 1800 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1798950-ef-s-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-is)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing just 7.2 oz, this lens travels light without compromising quality
- • **Crystal-Clear Close-Ups:** Focus as close as 0.25m for stunning detail shots
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** Optical Image Stabilizer delivers up to 4 stops of shake correction—goodbye blurry pics!
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** STM motor ensures smooth, silent focusing—perfect for video and candid moments
- • **Seamless Manual Override:** Fine-tune focus manually even in AF mode for creative control on the fly

## Overview

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 STM lens is a versatile, lightweight zoom lens designed for Canon EOS cameras. Featuring a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m, a 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer, and a stepping motor for quiet autofocus, it excels in both photography and video. Its compact design and manual focus override make it an ideal everyday lens for millennial pros seeking quality and convenience without breaking the bank.

## Description

TBD

Review: Bulk-Package Surplus Lens, but Works Well. - I wanted a really cheap decent lens to put on an old Rebel XT, and wanted a step up with STM and IS. The IS is really good, and will allow shutter speeds down to 1/15 sec or so verses the traditional 1/60 (or faster depending on focal length). Yes, the IS and the STM are very quiet when operating. The lens came double wrapped in plastic wrap, with English and Chinese labels on the inner bubble wrap packaging. The manual focus ring is really loose and rattles slightly--but does not spin freely. I get the impression that this lens maybe a 2nd quality (I'm not sure what Canon would put on a new retail camera and what they would sell off as aftermarket). Yes, the manual focus ring does work, just fine. See my attached photos--which I enjoyed taking. Note, this lens has plastic bayonette mount vs. metal. Yes, a lens cap and mount cap are included, but nothing else. A basic purchase and a win-win for my 15 year old Rebel XT.
Review: Great product - Clear pictures. Auto focus works great with the Canon camera. No issues.

## Features

- Minimum focusing distance: 0.82 ft./0.25m (full zoom range)
- High magnification, compact and lightweight EF-S standard zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer for up to four equivalent stops of shake correction.
- Supports Canon EOS Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting by utilizing a new six-group zoom system plus a stepping motor and focus mechanism.
- Manual focus adjustment possible while in AF Mode.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BW6LVW2 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #184 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (851) |
| Date First Available | March 19, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 8114B002AA |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Product Dimensions | 2.95 x 2.72 x 2.72 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Camera Lens Description:** 7
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Focal Length Description:** 18-55mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Camera Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71L-B9nGtUL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is STM?**
A: STM is the focus motor that this lens uses.  There are a few different types...

STM - Stepper motor.  Made to be silent in video mode, so that the lens can't be heard on the camera mic.  It also works in still mode, though isn't the fastest.  It works well, and is fine if you track continuously, but for sports and wildlife it can be a little slow.  Usually found on the more budget friendly lenses.  (under 500)
USM - Ultrasonic motor. Very fast focus for stills.  Works for video, but is noisy for this purpose.  It's almost silent for stills.  Most commonly found in the more expensive "L" lenses, or other high price lenses (500+)
Nano-USM - Their newest focus system.  It combines the snappy fast focus of USM and the silent video focus of STM.  Best of both worlds, for the most parts.  Only a few lenses feature this focus, but I would bet there will be more.  Lenses that feature it tend to fall into the mid-range in price (500-1000).
DC Micromotor - This sometimes is labeled as "Ultrasonic", but it's misleading.  It's probably the slowest and least accurate focus Canon made.  They stopped using it once STM was developed.  Most the lenses that used it were discontinued, but the IS II version of the 18-55mm, 55-250mm, and the 75-300mm lenses still use it, and those can still be found in bundles for cheaper cameras like the T6 or T7.  

If you would like more info about the 18-55mm lens, you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use the lens, and also has a list of other lenses that I recommend to new users.  There are also sample images taken with the lens, and an explanation of why you shouldn't pay the full retail price for this lens, as well as an explanation of why you probably don't need it if you have the older IS II model.  Here is a link to the review.   https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1U8QHYA7GOHB6?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: Just preordered this instead of 18-135 stm because this one has full time manual focusing.  Is this a great deal???**
A: Both the 18-135 STM and 18-55 STM is "Focus-by-wire" (that is, the connectuon between the focussing motor and manual focus ring is electronic), thus both of them have "Full time manual override". Actually any USM/STM Canon lens has " Full time Manual focus overrude" feature. If that was your reason consider 18-55 then you did not gain anything. But, considering another point, though the 18-135 covers more focul length regions (thus have a longer zoom ratio) but the 18-55 produces better quality photos in terms of clarity and sharpness.

I have used both of them. The 18-135 is a good choice if you have a single camera body and do not want to switch lenses while bei g outdoor.

**Q: Is this the same lens that canon retails for $249.00? How can you offer the same new lens for such a low price?**
A: It is the same.  However, the usual retail price is very misleading.  No one should ever buy this lens at it's full retail price.  It is bundled with all new camera that are above the base models like the T6 or T7 (those have an older version, the IS II).  People are constantly offloading them on ebay or facebook, or really anywhere.  I have seen them as low as 30 bucks, but usually more like 50.  The only difference here is that the one that is 249 is the retail packaging and the ~90 dollar one is the bulk "white box" packaging.  You will get a 1 year warranty with the retail box version.  The bulk box, you might, you might not.  Likely will still get it.  Even if not, it's such a cheap lens it likely won't matter anyway.  If you already have the older version, then I wouldn't even bother with the new one, since it would be a better idea to put the money into a lens that can add something new to your kit instead.

If you would like more info about the 18-55mm lens, you should check out the review I have on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use the lens, and also has a list of other lenses that I recommend to new users.  There are also sample images taken with the lens, and an explanation of why you shouldn't pay the full retail price for this lens, as well as an explanation of why you probably don't need it if you have the older IS II model.  Here is a link to the review.   https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1U8QHYA7GOHB6?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

**Q: will this work with a 6d?**
A: I'm sorry but no, it won't.  The 6D is a full frame camera that uses Canon EF lenses, it can not use EF-S lenses like this one.  The bad news is that for the 6D there are no real budget options for a lens in this focal range.  I would suggest looking into the 17-40mm F4L USM if you need something in this focal range that isn't the most expensive.  At the moment, it's 500 USD, but commonly is more like 750-800 USD.  There are thrid party lenses available that might be more budget friendly, but often they are manual only or have spotty AF.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bulk-Package Surplus Lens, but Works Well.
*by J***N on September 22, 2018*

I wanted a really cheap decent lens to put on an old Rebel XT, and wanted a step up with STM and IS. The IS is really good, and will allow shutter speeds down to 1/15 sec or so verses the traditional 1/60 (or faster depending on focal length). Yes, the IS and the STM are very quiet when operating. The lens came double wrapped in plastic wrap, with English and Chinese labels on the inner bubble wrap packaging. The manual focus ring is really loose and rattles slightly--but does not spin freely. I get the impression that this lens maybe a 2nd quality (I'm not sure what Canon would put on a new retail camera and what they would sell off as aftermarket). Yes, the manual focus ring does work, just fine. See my attached photos--which I enjoyed taking. Note, this lens has plastic bayonette mount vs. metal. Yes, a lens cap and mount cap are included, but nothing else. A basic purchase and a win-win for my 15 year old Rebel XT.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by N***E on August 13, 2024*

Clear pictures. Auto focus works great with the Canon camera. No issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ came in early--just in time for holidays
*by C***C on December 14, 2025*

works perfectly--images are very clear; and the item came in earlier than expected.

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