Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
77 Overall Score
vs
Lightdow 4349
Lightdow
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
65 out of 100 high confidence 129 reviews
This kit lens is a decent entry-level option for beginners learning DSLR photography, offering good image quality and image stabilization at a low price. However, many users report that the autofocus is slow and unreliable in low light, and the build quality feels cheap and prone to breaking after several months. While it serves well as a starter lens, most reviewers recommend upgrading to a faster or better-built lens as skills improve.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective image stabilization
- Lightweight and compact design
- Versatile focal range for everyday use
- Great starter lens for beginners
Cons
- Slow and unreliable autofocus in low light
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Autofocus motor noise in video
- Soft image quality at telephoto end
- Limited maximum aperture (f/5.6 at 55mm)
Image quality 35
Autofocus performance 28
Build quality 20
Image stabilization 15
Value for money 18
Low light performance 12
Lightdow 4349
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Lightdow 4349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | — |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | — |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multicoated Glass Optics |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Canon EF-S, Sony E |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Lightdow 4349
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.234score per dollar
vs
Lightdow 43491.618score per dollar
Lightdow 4349 offers 6.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
