Centre resolution is very good but corner sharpness is disappointing....

Centre resolution

Soft; chromatic aberration

This lens is a kit lens but it's still very good, especially for a kit lens. Here are some more detailed pros and cons from my use of this lens: Pros: -Very light, granted it is mostly plastic-Sharp photos (especially in RAW mode)-Decent walk around lens-Image StabilizationCons: -Build quality isn't...

Easily Interchangeable; Good IQ; Lightweight; Sharp Focus

Weak Casing

This lens is a kit lens but it's still very good, especially for a kit lens. Here are some more detailed pros and cons from my use of this lens:Pros:-Very light, granted it is mostly plastic-Sharp photos (especially in RAW mode)-Decent walk around lens-Image StabilizationCons:-Build quality isn't...

Easily Interchangeable; Good IQ; Lightweight; Sharp Focus

Weak Casing

I received an EF-M lens instead of an EF-S lens. The lens looks great, but it just doesn't fit my camera.

It does what it says on the tin it is an excellent lens and is just what I was looking for.

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens is the review-time-current version of Canon's least expensive APS-C DSLR kit lens (replacing the EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens ). While it is designed as a starter lens and leaves a lot to be desired , it is a good value when purchased in a kit.

Despite a compact, lightweight design that makes it highly portable, this lens includes a newly developed image stabilization mechanism. The IS provides camera shake compensation, enabling natural looking photos in dim environments under existing light.

I've read lately that it compares with the ten times more expensive Canon EFS 17-55 IS, that they are equal in IQ . That said I'd swap it with you for that or an L lens!

Sharper than the Canon 17-40/4 L handheld because of the IS, in fact it beats all Canon wide lenses because of this; Load up with two of them in case one breaks though they're sturdier than they feel and look; The plastic mount doesn't matter - because it's so light you'd never need a metal mount!

It doesn't look or feel professional; that's all

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II ($199.99 direct) is the standard kit lens that is bundled with APS-C Canon EOS D-SLR cameras . When you buy it along with a camera it only adds about $100 to the price, and at that price it's a bargain.

Sharp; Light; Inexpensive; Optically stabilized

Noticeable distortion; Front element rotates during focus; Plastic lens mount; Slow aperture

Nothing flash but a good cheap utility lens. I broke my original kit lens and just wanted to replace it. Camerasdirect did the job again.