Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
77 Overall Score
vs
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
NEEWER
64 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
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | NEEWER LS-30 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 4 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.20 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 1:1.7★ |
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
NEEWER LS-30 18mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.661score per dollar
vs
NEEWER LS-30 18mm1.820score per dollar
NEEWER LS-30 18mm offers 2.8x 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 4 of 22 specs.
