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    Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
    Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

    Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III

    18–55mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III is an ultra-budget kit lens with all-plastic construction and no image stabilization, which focus-review.com notes is a drawback for novices prone to camera shake. Optical performance is mixed: sharpness is reasonable at wide angles but soft at 55mm wide open, improving when stopped down. Barrel distortion at 18mm and noticeable vignetting in RAW are reported. It suits beginners on a tight budget who shoot in good light and can work around its limitations.