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Mint Condition !
Focal Length: 1855mm (equivalent to 2988mm on fullframe)
Maximum Aperture: f/3.55.6
Minimum Aperture: f/2238
Lens Construction: 13 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded)
Angle of View:
Horizontal: 64°30 23°20
Vertical: 45°30 15°40
Diagonal: 74°20 27°50
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.25 m
Maximum Magnification: 0.36× (at 55mm)
Image Stabilizer: Yes, up to 4 stops
Autofocus Motor: STM (Stepping Motor)
Filter Size: 58mm
Key Features
Compact & Lightweight: Easy to carry, perfect for beginners.
Image Stabilization: Reduces blur from handheld shooting.
Smooth STM Autofocus: Quiet and ideal for video recording.
Versatile Zoom Range: Covers wideangle to short telephoto.
Affordable: Often bundled as a kit lens with Canon DSLRs.
Strengths & Usability
Strengths:
Reliable everyday lens for general photography.
Lightweight and portable.
Good optical performance for its price.
Stabilization makes it more forgiving in low light.
Limitations:
Plastic build (not weathersealed).
Aperture range limits lowlight performance compared to faster lenses.
Designed only for APSC cameras (not fullframe compatible).
