Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Su estabilización de 4 pasos y el enfoque STM silencioso lo convierten en un kit versátil para video y fotografía con poca luz, a pesar de su apertura variable f/3.5-5.6. Con solo 150g y un filtro de 58mm, este lente incluye accesorios como lentes macro y gran angular, ofreciendo una flexibilidad inusual en su rango de precio. Es ideal para principiantes con cámaras Canon APS-C que buscan un equipo ligero para viajes y fotografía callejera.
Resumen
En 30 segundos
Estabilización de primera en un cuerpo de plástico con óptica de juguete. Cómpralo solo si es muy barato o si ya venía con tu cámara.
Ventajas y desventajas
Ventajas
- Estabilización bestial para su precio 93rd
- Enfoque STM rápido y silencioso, ideal para video 85th
- Ligero y compacto, no pesa nada en la mochila 83rd
- Precio de risa en el mercado de segunda mano 81st
Desventajas
- Calidad óptica mediocre, sobre todo en los bordes
- Apertura oscura que te limita en interiores sin flash
- Construcción 100% plástico, se siente de juguete
- Montura EF-S, no sirve para cuerpos full frame
Opinión de los propietarios
Cómo cambió la opinión de los propietarios con el tiempo
ExclusivaSegún cuándo escribieron realmente sus opiniones los clientes, para ver si los elogios iniciales se mantuvieron.
- Q1 202672/100
Buyers generally praise the lens for its value, image stabilization, and image quality for the price. A few report mixed experiences with durability and zoom range.
- Image stabilization works well, especially in low light, and is quiet.
- Good value for price; surprisingly good image quality for a kit lens.
- Cheap construction; lightweight plastic body, but some report decent toughness.
- One review indicates the lens worked well only for a limited time before failing.
- Q2 202550/100
Reviews are mixed: some praise the lens as a great starter, while others report autofocus failure and note plastic mounts and missing serial number.
- Works perfectly as a replacement lens and great starter lens.
- Original lens ceased to autofocus, requiring replacement.
- Plastic mounts with limited metal contact raise durability concerns.
- Serial number not printed on lens, only in photo metadata.
- Q4 202250/100
Mixed reviews: some praise fast autofocus and wide zoom, but a serious defect report notes soft focus and field curvature.
- Fast autofocus and wide-angle zoom range praised by satisfied buyers.
- Field curvature causes soft, lifeless focus; center and edge sharpness mismatched.
- Good condition, prompt delivery, and useful image stabilizer noted.
- Enjoyable for serious work, exceptional quality described by users.
- Q4 201450/100
Buyers praised the camera as a great choice and fun to use, but one reviewer strongly criticized the included kit lens for poor build quality and loud noise during video.
- Camera praised as best choice, takes beautiful pictures, and is fun to use.
- Kit lens criticized for cheap build, loud noise, and being useless for video without external mic.
- One buyer happy with camera but disappointed with kit lens, had to buy STM version for video.
- Lens described as nice, though user still learning to use it.
- Q2 201480/100
Buyers praised this lens for versatility in portraits and everyday use, especially for its low weight and value. Some noted it's not the fastest lens but good for the price.
- Versatility for portraits and general photography, often used as a walk-around lens.
- Good value for the price, inexpensive compared to other lenses owned.
- Low weight and compact, ideal for daily or travel use.
- Not the fastest lens, but adequate for standard focal range photography.
- Q1 201432/100
Buyers found this lens lightweight with good compatibility and silent STM autofocus, but many reported soft corners, slow autofocus, and reliability concerns.
- Top corners extremely soft; one reviewer noted it was worse than the old version.
- Autofocus is slow and easily broken; one unit had autofocus failure.
- Silent STM motor praised for video; lightweight and good compatibility with Canon DSLRs.
- Build quality improved over original (tighter focus ring, pinch-type cap) but still feels cheap.
- Q1 201370/100
Q1 2013 buyers find this kit lens a good, versatile starter for learning DSLR, though autofocus hunts and sharpness is soft.
- Great versatile starter lens for learning DSLR photography.
- Autofocus hunts and is slow, especially in low light.
- Sharpness is soft compared to higher-end alternatives.
- Build feels cheap, though expected for kit lens price.
- Q4 201277/100
Buyers found this lens sharp, versatile, and a good value, but noted noisy autofocus for video and a flimsy build.
- Sharp images and good versatility for macro, portraits, and outdoor use.
- Autofocus noise is loud and distracting when recording video.
- Build feels flimsy but delivers decent quality for the low price.
- Auto-focus slow and misses in low light; images not as sharp as preferred.
- Q3 201267/100
Buyers praised the lens as lightweight, sharp, and affordable, though some found the kit lens limited for specific uses like portraits or night shots.
- Lightweight, sharp image quality, and good value for beginners.
- Sharp at 18mm but image quality drops off at 55mm.
- Kit lens not ideal for portraits; some prefer prime lenses instead.
- Limited in low-light situations and durability concerns if dropped.
- Q2 2012100/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharp photos, fast autofocus, and good value. Some noted autofocus hunting in low contrast conditions.
- Sharp, crisp photos and good image quality
- Fast and precise autofocus performance
- Great value and affordable price
- Autofocus may hunt or fail in low contrast scenes
- Q1 201250/100
Buyers praised the lens for indoor shots and value, but reported autofocus failure after a year and poor photo quality.
- Great for indoor shots and good value for personal photography.
- Autofocus stopped working after a year; build quality concerns.
- Disappointed with photo quality; suggests buying a different lens instead.
- Good image quality initially, but reliability issues over time.
- Q4 201170/100
Buyers praised the lens as a great starter with excellent image quality and value, but one reported autofocus degradation and dust accumulation over time.
- Excellent image quality and value for a starter lens.
- Autofocus became slow and inaccurate over time.
- Dust and hairs accumulated on sensor despite never removing lens.
- Good low-light performance and flexibility for outdoor shooting.
- Q3 201180/100
Buyers in Q3 2011 found the lens ideal for beginners, versatile, and sharp, though some noted its low cost and potential inconsistency.
- Ideal for beginners, light and versatile
- Fast and sharp image quality
- Good value, inexpensive lens
- Inconsistent quality noted, good copies praised
- Q1 201160/100
Buyers find this a decent starter lens with good IS and range, but cite small apertures, fish-eye effect, and a need to upgrade for better quality.
- Good for beginners but prompts upgrade to prime lenses for larger apertures.
- Small apertures require raising ISO; limits low-light and creative photography.
- Fish-eye effect noted in some shots, distorting images unexpectedly.
- Image stabilization present but considered unnecessary by some reviewers.
- Q3 201073/100
Buyers found this lens a good value walk-around lens with sharp images and IS, but noted softness at wide apertures and indoor blur.
- Good value, sharp images, effective IS, lightweight, and convenient for travel.
- Sharpness is decent but best at f/8 and up; not as sharp as higher-end lenses.
- Indoor blur even with IS; slow aperture (f/5.6 at 55mm) limits low-light use.
- Decent starter lens but quickly outgrown; better options exist for body-only buyers.
- Q2 201093/100
Buyers praised this lens as a versatile, affordable entry-level option for macro, landscape, and portrait photography, ideal for beginners.
- Versatile for macro, landscape, and portrait photography.
- Good value and affordable entry-level lens.
- Works well for short focal length subjects like trains and architecture.
- May be outgrown as skills advance, but useful for learning.
- Q1 201075/100
Buyers praised the lens as a great value for beginners, with good image quality and IS. Some noted limitations: lack of USM, small aperture, and short focal range.
- Excellent value and image quality for the price, especially for beginners.
- Lack of USM motor and small aperture (f/5.6 at 55mm) are common drawbacks.
- Image stabilization (IS) is effective, adding two stops of safe shutter speeds.
- Focus range sometimes insufficient; 55mm may not be enough for some users.
- Q4 200980/100
Buyers praised the lens as a good value, lightweight, and versatile for everyday use, but noted reliability issues with stabilization and a rotating barrel that complicates filter use.
- Good value, lightweight, and versatile for everyday photography.
- Stabilization broke after about 3000 shots; reliability concern.
- Rotating barrel makes using polarizer and ND filters time-consuming.
- Refurbished lens arrived in like-new condition and works perfectly.
Basado en 113 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
Las pruebas
Rendimiento
Lo que más nos sorprendió fue el estabilizador. Con 4 pasos de compensación, está en el percentil 92, codeándose con lentes mucho más caros. Puedes disparar en interiores con poca luz y obtener fotos nítidas sin trípode, algo impensable en otros lentes de kit. El autoenfoque STM también es un puntazo para video, es prácticamente inaudible. Pero la fiesta se acaba cuando haces zoom y ves las esquinas. La nitidez es decente en el centro, pero se desmorona en los bordes, especialmente en paisajes. Para retratos o fotos callejeras con buena luz, cumple. Para cualquier cosa que requiera detalle fino, vas a sufrir.
Especificaciones
Especificaciones completas
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x |
Frente a la competencia
El Tamron 18-300mm le da mil vueltas en versatilidad y rango focal, pero cuesta bastante más. Si solo quieres un lente para todo y tienes presupuesto, el Tamron es la opción inteligente. El Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary es otra bestia completamente diferente: es nítido, luminoso y compacto. Comparado con este Canon, el Sigma parece un lente profesional. La única ventaja real del Canon es que es ridículamente barato si lo compras usado. Si tu presupuesto es ajustado y solo necesitas un lente para salir del paso, el Canon cumple. Pero si puedes estirarte un poco más, cualquiera de los otros dos es una mejora radical.
| Spec | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-55mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 35mm | 12-35mm | 17-28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 290 | 544 | 180 | 306 | 450 |
| AF Type | Micro Motor | stepping motor | RXD | STM (Stepping Motor) | Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Valoración social | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | 53.8 | 60 | 84.9 | 49.7 | 65.2 | 80.2 | 7.5 | 82.8 | 80.8 | 92.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.5 | 84.4 | 85.4 | 91.5 | 81.2 | 86.3 | 80.4 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 89 | 67.3 | 85.5 | 90.3 | 86.3 | 63.6 | 89.6 | 85.5 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF Compare | 85.5 | 95.7 | 86.7 | 97.2 | 65.2 | 95.3 | 63.6 | 33.6 | 85.5 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 84.4 | 84.6 | 50 | 85.7 | 86.3 | 90.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.5 | 89 | 74.2 | 85.5 | 87.5 | 86.3 | 90.9 | 67.9 | 67.5 | 36.1 |
Precio
Relación calidad-precio
El precio de este lente es una montaña rusa. Lo hemos visto desde $171 en bundles hasta $1060 en vendedores que deberían estar en la cárcel. No pagues más de $200 por él. Por ese precio, es una herramienta decente para aprender. Si te piden más, te están timando. La mejor oferta suele estar en los kits de Newegg que incluyen un montón de accesorios, pero el lente en sí no vale el precio premium que algunos le ponen.
Seguimos los precios de este producto desde el 3 may 2026. El gráfico aparecerá cuando tengamos más datos.
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Resumen
El Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III es el típico lente de kit que probablemente ya tienes guardado en un cajón. No es terrible, pero tampoco es emocionante. La gran noticia es que su estabilización es sorprendentemente buena para un lente tan básico, y el enfoque automático STM es silencioso y rápido. Pero no te hagas ilusiones con la calidad de imagen. Los números no mienten y en nuestra base de datos, su rendimiento óptico está en el sótano. Es un lente para empezar, para salir del paso, y poco más. Si te lo regalaron con la cámara, úsalo sin miedo. Si estás pensando en comprarlo por separado, mejor sigue leyendo.
Preguntas frecuentes
Q: ¿Sirve este lente para una cámara full frame como la Canon 6D?
No, ni lo intentes. La montura EF-S es solo para cuerpos con sensor APS-C. En una full frame, el espejo puede golpear la parte trasera del lente y dañar la cámara.
Q: ¿Es buena opción para grabar video?
Para empezar, sí. El enfoque STM es muy silencioso y la estabilización ayuda bastante a suavizar el movimiento. Pero la apertura variable y oscura te obligará a grabar con buena luz. No esperes resultados cinematográficos con poca luz.
Q: ¿Vale la pena comprar el bundle con los lentes macro y gran angular?
Los accesorios son de baja calidad. Los lentes adaptadores que se enroscan delante degradan aún más la imagen. Si te interesa la fotografía macro o gran angular, ahorra para un lente dedicado. Esos kits son un cebo para principiantes.
Para quién no es adecuado
Si buscas la máxima nitidez para paisajes o quieres un lente luminoso para retratos con fondo desenfocado, este no es tu lente. Su punto más débil es la calidad óptica en los bordes, justo lo que necesitas para paisajes. Mejor ve por un Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 o un Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM usado. La diferencia de nitidez y luminosidad es abismal.
Veredicto
El Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III es un lente de kit correcto, con una estabilización excelente y un enfoque automático muy competente. Pero su calidad óptica es su talón de Aquiles. Si ya lo tienes, no es un mal lente para aprender los fundamentos de la fotografía. Si estás pensando en comprarlo, busca uno usado por menos de $100 o ahórrate el dinero para algo mejor. No es un lente que vayas a amar, pero te sacará del apuro mientras juntas para uno de verdad.
