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 am very pleased with this lens. I have had my camera for several years but did not have this lens. It is a great addition and is great for standard picture taking.

What more do you want in a basic zoom lens? 3x zoom, compact, image stabilization to help compensate for it not being a particularly fast (wide aperture) lens. Appears to be pretty sturdy for a budget lens and I've had good luck with all the other Canon AF lenses I own.

The previous reviews for this item seem to be for the "old" kit lens. The item reviewed here is the Image stabilised version of this lens. It is the kit lens for the Canon EOS 450D. This is one of the most under-rated EFS lenses canon makes.

very good optics at 18mm; Image stabilisation works very well.

Slow Auto Focus; comparatively poor optical quality at longer ranges; looks and feels cheap

This is an excellent lense for any photographer looking for a good, standard lense for shooting landscape shots. Or if you simply want to be able to

My Canon T1 came equipped with an EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens. Right away, I got fantastic results with this combination. The lens (when paired with the T1) is as simple/automatic as can be, or if so inclined, as complex as you want to be.

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

THE 18 - 55MM CANON LENS IS A GOOD STARTER LENS EASY TO USE AND GOOD FOR CLOSE UP SHOTS WITH ALL AUTO AND ALOWS FOR ALL CANON ADAPTERS ( FILTERS,HOODS) MAKES THIS LENS A GREAT STANDARD LENS

Good Points: Excellent lens - the image stabiliser makes all the difference as my photos are in low light with no tripod. Bad Points: None really!