Every now and then, it is time for a new "kit" lens in the Canon lens lineup. Normally this is nothing to get overly excited about since most of the "upgrades" are just on the cosmetical side.

Standard zoom kit lenses are often the first thing that new DSLR owners upgrade, as they typically aren't built to last, don't have many features and deliver at best average image quality.

?Very nice all purpose lens for beginners and advanced photographers. ?The focus ring and zoom ring feel more solid and smooth than the previous version of this lens. ?Super quiet auto-focusing. ?Lightweight. ?And of course, produces great photos.

Canon's new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is offered as a cheaper alternative to the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens which was developed to match the EOS 650D (and which we reviewed in July 2012) .

I accidentally ordered the wrong lens for my Canon Rebel T2i; I emailed Photo 4 Now to let them know that I had made a mistake; The gentleman over the phone was very understanding and exchanged my lens for the one I originally meant to purchase

I can't think of any

I like it a lot, it came on time and replace the original that came with my camera. The service was great and so was tracking my order.

Lightweight; Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Durable; Fast / accurate auto-focus

T3i purchased after long consideration given to cost and options...Best choice in a camera for this 45 year plus career photographer among the last four digital purchased.

When I got it, Auto focus did not work so I was stuck using Manual focus for everything. Now after 2 years my camera says "Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts" This lens has and always will be TRASH.

The lens is fantastic. It's quiet... so quiet that I didn't believe it was focusing until I purposefully changed perspectives a number of times to ensure that it was. That quiet and speed of focus makes it a great low-end lens for shooting video with a moving target. The kit items are okay.

does what it says