Is Canon EF-S 18-55mm a macro lens?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Macro Autofocus Lens for APS-C DSLR {58} The lens notably features a Canon Optical IS (‘Image Stabilizer’) system while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models.

Can I do macro photography with 18-55mm lens?

Macro photography with an 18-55mm lens The 18-55mm lens is a great option for macro photography too. You may not be able to shoot tiny details like you would with a pro macro lens, but you can still definitely get great results.

What is a Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens used for?

The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a high-quality, standard zoom lens that will appeal to photographers who prefer to travel light. With a focal length equivalent of 29-88mm in 35mm format, the lens’ wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography.

Is Canon 18-55mm lens any good?

If you need a general purpose lens, and the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens reaches the limits of your budget, it is a good choice. It is cheap, small and extremely light, has image stabilization and has a nice general purpose focal length range.

What is a 55-250mm lens used for?

Compact, powerful telephoto zoom Taking you closer to the action, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect companion for your EOS’s 18-55mm standard zoom lens, and ideal for wildlife, sports and travel photography. It combines powerful telephoto performance with great image quality and instinctive handling.

How does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm focus?

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens’ micro motor-driven AF focuses at a moderate speed. Focusing is audible – a modest buzzy sound is heard as the lens adjusts to locked focus. I have found focus accuracy to be very consistently accurate.

Is the canon 18-55 is II vigneted?

Overall, the 18-55 IS II shows a relatively small amount of peripheral shading/vignetting. One stop of shading means 1/2 as much light reaches the sensor corners. With a wide open aperture (f/3.5), expect just over two stops of vignetting at 18mm.

Is the 18-55mm a good macro lens?

The 18-55 is certainly no kind of bokeh monster and at 55mm you’re looking at a minimum of f5.6. It’s also not really a macro lens even if it says so on the tin. What kind of macro did you shoot? Maybe post an example. I have recently bought a Canon 1300D (entry level dslr).

What camera will the 18-55 is II lens mount on?

I always look for the right focal length range first when selecting a lens to use. The 18-55 IS II will only mount on APS-C (1.6x FOVCF ) Canon EOS DSLR Cameras . On these cameras, the 18-55mm focal length range provides the equivalent of a 28.8-88mm lens on a full frame DSLR.