Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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This shortcoming will also hinder the ability of the 18-55mm focal length kit lens to allow low light or enough light through the opening, potentially underexposing your image quality. This low light could also result in having to raise your ISO, creating a grainier, or noisier image than often preferred. Takeaways Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras with an APS-C sensor and Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter This is the best basic kit lens ever offered. It offers faster focus than most other Nikon lenses, as well as great sharpness, stabilizer and close-focus performance. Add the fact that it's small, light and inexpensive, and we have a winner. You may need a different lens if the kit doesn't fit the subject matter you're most interested in shooting, but given that you're relying on Auto mode even after a year, perhaps it's more a matter of knowledge/practice [see WTD174], or possibly just that photography is not for you. There's no shame in this. The vast majority of people don't use cameras to make photographs--most use them to make snapshots and to capture memories. Kit lenses, on the other hand, have more modest maximum apertures. At the wide end of the focal length range, kit lenses usually offer a maximum aperture of around f/3.5 or f/4, and at the telephoto end, such as 55mm, the maximum aperture can be as small as f/5.6. These apertures are fine for shooting in daylight or well-lit environments, but they aren’t so great for low-light situations, and they’re also not ideal if you’re looking to create shallow depth-of-field effects.

The very best protective filter is the Hoya multicoated HD3 55mm UV which uses hardened glass and repels dirt and fingerprints, and is also multicoated. While there are countless of free information online, the best thing you can do is invest in paid courses to speed up your learning curve. The ef-s 18-55mm is a great lens to get acquainted with how these kit lenses work, understanding maximum aperture and challenging your knowledge and skill when it comes to taking photos. The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens attached to the Fujifilm X-E1 camera, zoomed out to 55mmAre your kit lens photos looking a tad soft? It’s a common problem – but did you know that by narrowing the aperture setting, you can enhance the overall sharpness of your photos? Ultimately, if image quality is a top priority for you and you demand absolute precision, then investing in higher-end lenses might be worth considering. On the other hand, kit lenses provide more than adequate image quality for everyday shooting – and with the right techniques (explored below), they can be used to produce professional shots. 3. Kit lens autofocusing can be slower

With 18-55mm, you can zoom up to the desired focal length. The 18mm provides a wide angle for taking photos that don’t require capturing tiny details like landscapes. The 55mm gives you a telephoto that allows you to capture great portraits. Tipping the scales at exactly 195 grams, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is one of the lightest APS-C lenses that Nikon produces. Coupled to the Nikon D3300, as seen in the photos below, the lens feels well-balanced. This can be somewhat confusing for someone who is just beginning to learn photography and camera settings and features. The internal barrel extends when zoomed out to 18mm, before retracting to its shortest position at 35mm, then extending again when zoomed to 55mm. The front of the lens does not rotate on focus, which is good news for those who use polarisers or ND grads on a regular basis. Chromatic Aberrations If you’re a beginner, I would highly recommend Mark Hemmings as your instructor (specifically, the Digital Camera Mastery course).Canon's 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS is the latest in its line of inexpensive DSLRs kit lenses which began with the original 18-55mm in 2003, as an accompaniment to the groundbreaking EOS Digital Rebel/300D (widely considered to be the camera which started the affordable DSLR revolution). The focal length range was chosen to be equivalent to the popular 28-90mm kit lenses then available for entry-level 35mm SLRs, and lightweight plastic construction was used to keep costs down. The design was slightly refreshed with the introduction of a mk II version to accompany the Digital Rebel XT/350D, however this only really featured subtle cosmetic changes, with no improvement to the optics. And those optics were never the strong point of this lens, which gained a reputation as a somewhat mediocre performer, with many users looking to upgrade fairly rapidly. It has a traditional mechanical diaphragm actuator, not an E diaphragm, so its diaphragm works on all Nikons. If you have a five-in-one reflector you can opt to use the silver or the gold side. The silver side creates a cooler result, and the gold side creates warmer light, so we'd recommend using the silver side for your winter portrait shoot. You may find it useful to get an assistant to hold the reflector for you, as this will leave your and your model's hands free. When you're using a reflector make sure the light isn't shining directly into your model's eyes, as you don't want them to be squinting. The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens doesn't ship with either a lens hood or a bag. Auto-focus

Now, if you’re a casual shooter or work in relatively safe conditions, this might not be a big concern for you. But if you find yourself frequently venturing into the great outdoors, whether to sandy beaches, snowy landscapes, or rainy streets, your kit lens might struggle to cope with the elements. In both cases this is achieved by placing the lens front element as close to the bars or mesh as you can manage so that they are well inside one focal-length of the lens center and so are dispersed rather than focused. Your kit lens can achieve this same result allowing to to produce pictures of apparently uncaged beasties or birds or ... . Fortunately, kit lenses break the pattern. They offer a budget-friendly option for photographers who are just starting out or don’t have thousands of dollars to spend. Since most kit lenses are priced at a few hundred dollars, they provide an affordable entry point into the world of DSLR and mirrorless photography. It’s important to note that not all cameras come with kit lenses. The more expensive the camera, the less likely it is that it’ll come with a lens. Set lens to minimum aperture. Use tripod or place camera on a wall etc. Take photos at night of street lights etc. Note halo/coma effect. What photos can you [produce using this.At 35mm it's just a little softer in the corners, but with no lateral color it's sharp enough for anything. Not sure if a kit lens is right for you? Here are some reasons why you might want to use that handy kit lens instead of purchasing a different model: 1. Kit lenses are inexpensive One technique you can try is freelensing, which is somewhat unconventional but can give great results. Simply detach your lens from the camera body and hold it in front of the sensor, tilting it at different angles to create a selective focus effect. It’s a bit risky, as dust can find its way into your camera or you might accidentally drop your lens. However, when done carefully, you’ll be amazed by the dreamy, ethereal images that you can achieve.