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    Canon 18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM
    Canon 18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM

    Canon 18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM

    18–55mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Canon 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM is an ultralight, compact kit lens for APS-C DSLRs, offering sharp optics and close focusing. Its main weakness is a slower maximum aperture (f/4 at wide end) compared to predecessors, but this enables a smaller build. It features fast, silent STM autofocus and 4-stop image stabilization. Best suited for beginners, travelers, and video shooters seeking a versatile, affordable starter lens.