By: Camera House Resident Photographer
Submitted: 11 Nov 10, 11:01AM
This is one of Canon’s all purpose lenses, often sold as part of a kit. It’s a fairly standard zoom lens that also offers inbuilt image stabilisation to achieve clearer sharper images in low light conditions at two full shutter stops slower than normally possible.
The USM focus is fast and relatively silent – users can also opt to manually adjust the lens. Able to push in as close as 50cm this lens delivers versatility in a compact size.
With one aspheric element on board – this lens delivers
Good: A basic all purpose lens that can remain on your camera body and suit most photographic situations undertaken by the semi pro.
Bad: Plastic construction may leave some users a little cold...