Compact & affordable, the EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is an ideal general-purpose standard zoom. Its four-stop image stabilizer provides great performance in low-light conditions. The EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is a high-quality, standard zoom lens that will appeal to photographers who prefer to travel light. With a focal length equivalent of 29-88 mm in 3.5cm format, the lens wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography. For close-up work, the working distance is just 0.25 m throughout the zoom range.