The sharpness tests for this review were carried out using a real-world subject rather than a test chart. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens was attached to a Canon EOS 700D body, which in turn was mounted on a sturdy tripod. Self-timer mode was activated. Slight tonal changes are due to slight changes in natural light during the session. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens kit, Built-in Wi-Fi, Dual Pixel CMOS AF and 3.0 Inch Vari-Angle Touch Screen, Black 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,551 35 offers from $448.00 The Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens is all about providing the most-used general-purpose focal length range in a diminutive, ultralight, low-cost package. The RF-S 18-45 and the simultaneously announced Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM initiated the Canon's RF-S lens lineup. These lenses were introduced beside Canon's first APS-C Review Price: £160. Canon’s new 18-55mm zoom is an attractive proposition thanks to its relatively cheap price and the inclusion of image stabilisation. The lens is a lightweight, easy-to-use From the perspective of keeping the EF-S 18-55 side: + slightly smaller size. + slightly more usable zoom range given 1.6x crop. + keeping the kit complete will help with later resale value. no USM (although the 28-80's is supposed to be pretty bad) the EF-S is incompatible with the Elan in a pinch. - The 18-55mm and 18-135mm are IS, but the 5 75-300mm is not. - The 18-55 and 18-135 are both f3.5-5.6 - 75-300 is f4.0-5.6 I found some astro photos on line with the 55-250 that looked decent with some start stretching on the edges. But I could not find any astro samples of the others lens. Anyone have experience and care to make a Both the lenses i own EFS 18-55mm IS and the EFS 55-250mm IS have a rotating front ring right. So what lens hood should i go for considering these type of lenses because the hood would also rotate and the flower hood might rotate with it causing some vignetting problems etc ? The alternate is the 3 stage collapsible rubber hood. 3.) Doesn't focus as close as the $100 18-55mm. 3.) Big lens; feels heavy on Digital Rebels. Specifications top. Intro Specs Performance Recommendations. Name. Canon calls this the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. EF: Electronic Focus. All modern Canon lenses do this. -S: Only works on newer, small (1.6x factor) DSLRs, which are the Rebels, 30D and 20D. xdKEga.