Richard CanonNews / Monday, November 13, 2017 / Categories: Lens Catalog This post may contain affiliate links(s). An affiliate link means I may earn advertising/referral fees if you make a purchase through my link, without any additional cost to you. It helps to keep this site afloat. Thank you in advance for your support. If you like what we do here, maybe buy me a coffee. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Features; 28.8-88mm (35mm Equivalent) Lead Screw-Type STM Autofocus System Optical Image Stabilizer Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past. Other posts by Richard CanonNews Contact author Facebook page Print Lens MountEF-SLens CategoryStandard ZoomsLaunch Date2/15/2017Launch Year2017WeathersealingFilter Thread58Rear FilterDiameter (mm)67Length (mm)62Weight (g)215Min. Focal Length18Max Focal Length55Maximum Aperature4.00Min. Aperture22.00Min Focus Distance0.25No of Element Groups10No of Elements12Diaphragm Blades7Launch Price$249.00Amazonamzn.to/2zSCOelCanon USAbit.ly/2hsKorwB&H PhotoVideobit.ly/2yAe3STAdoramabit.ly/2yy6dJzPress AnnouncementEF-S Lens and Remote Accessory Utilizing Bluetooth® Technology The new Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is nearly 20 percent smaller than the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, without sacrificing image quality. Features of the lens include: Compact-size, Standard Zoom Lens with High Image Quality Lead Screw-type STM Image Stabilization at up to 45 Stops of Shake Correction Stylish Design The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is scheduled to be available in early April 2017 for an estimated retail price of $249.99**. For more information please visit, usa.canon.com/efs1855stm. In addition, Canon is introducing it’s first-ever remote utilizing Bluetooth® technology3, the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1. This new remote allows photographers to capture images from within a 16-foot radius of the camera. This camera accessory is useful for photographers who are looking to capture images remotely in situations where there could be issues with signal reception or line-of-sight to the camera. The Canon Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 will be compatible with both the EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D cameras. The Canon BR-E1 is schedule to be available in April 2017 for an estimated retail price of $50.00**. Please login or register to post comments.