When I had received the lens I was immediately excited, it was because my original 18-55mm lens had broke and I really needed a new 18-55mm lens for my photography class. Now at first, I wasn't sure if I should buy a new one because I thought I can get my lens fixed for a cheap price due to the...

My original 18-55mm lens had developed a sticking problem after many years of excellent picture taking. I ordered and received quickly the same lens as it is my every day go to lens. Works beautifully.

This is often the standard lens that comes with many of the DSLR's. At first glance, it's great that it's lightweight and has good focal length range. It's ok for everyday snapshots but ends there.

My husband cracked his camera lens on our last vacation. We were looking at prices to replace the lens or repair it or just buy a new one. All options he found were over $150. When we found this deal right before our next trip I couldn't believe not only the lens but also the filters for under $100...

J'ai acheté cet objectif avec un Canon EOS 550 D. en 2013. la motorisation de l'autofocus fonctionne désormais de fa?on aléatoire. Le prix est exorbitant pour une durée de vie aussi courte.

I purchased this to replace original kit lens. My first one was not a version II. Autofocus quit working on original lens. Not sure what all the differences are (if any) but this one does seem to be built a little better (focus ring seems tighter). Nicer lens cap (pinch-type).

Lightweight

Poor in Low Light; Slow Focus

I needed a cheap good quality lens for basic phtography. I have macro and telephoto lens but nothing for taking pictures at home or landscapes. This lens fitted the bill prefectly.

Durable; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight

There are dozens of myths in photography. Like zoom or megapixels. Or "you need a DSLR to take good photographs" and finally "kit lenses are generally not very good lenses". Every myth is built around some sort of reality, and I am not here to say it's all a lie, but it certainly isn't all true...

well above average image quality; cheap; image-stabilisation

all-plastic build; some (but very little) chromatic aberration and barrel distortion

It is a good lens.

it is working fine, however it produce a little more noise than the original (from the motor inside the lens when refocusing). also missing some markings on the outer ring, such as the parking dot.