Can you take macro shots with a 18-55mm lens?
The 18-55mm lens is a great option for macro photography too. You may not be able to shoot tiny details like you would with a pro macro lens, but you can still definitely get great results.
IS Canon EF-S 18-55mm a macro lens?
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Macro Autofocus Lens for APS-C DSLR {58}
What IS the Canon 18-55mm lens good for?
Supplied as a basic kit lens with entry-level Canon DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 28.2 to 88mm in 35mm format. This is a good choice of focal lengths for general photography and will suit subjects as diverse as scenery and portraiture.
Can you do macro photography with a kit lens?
If you have no money for a macro lens, the kit lens can be a great option – DIY Photography.
What is a reversal ring?
A reversing ring is a thin metal ring which allows you to attach your lens the wrong way round to your camera body. This means that your lens becomes like a magnifying glass.
What does 18-55mm mean in lenses?
A reading of 18-55mm is a focal length range. It means that you can change your focal length. The widest angle is 18mm, and you can zoom in to 55mm. Common zoom lenses are 16-35mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm. But zoom ranges vary by manufacturer.
Is the Canon EF-M 18-55mm a macro lens?
The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is not really a macro lens, but the close-focus point is a useful 25cm from the film/sensor plane, and Canon quotes a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.25x for the lens at the 55mm focal length. The following example illustrates how close you can get to the subject, in this case a CompactFlash card.
Is the canon 18-55mm STM is worth it?
The Canon 18-55mm STM IS is optically superb and handles very well for a mostly plastic lens. It’s a kit lens sold with many less expensive Canons, and it’s excellent. There is no reason to pay more for a lens for any APS-C Canon camera.
Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm have image stabilisation?
Front of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM boasts Image Stabilisation which Canon claims offers an advantage of up to 4 f-stops over lenses without a stabilizer.
What is the best focal length for EF-S 18-55mm STM?
35mm to 55mm at f/5.6 to f/8.0 will get you great results with the EF-S 18-55mm STM. I really like SLR Gear’s visual interactive graphs for checking out lens image quality at various focal lengths and aperture settings. SLR Gear Lab Test Results This is what a GREAT lens looks like, and below is what a CRAP lens looks like: