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For this review, the electronic company Abes of Maine tested the another product of their digital photo equipment, the latest version of the famous Canon zoom lenses. Although we might expect that the new version of any lens should bring some significant improvements, this time that is not the case. Canon offers only better coatings and more efficient stabilizer. The first version which was a kit lens with a entry-level Canon DSLR showed excellent results, taking into account the class to which it belongs and its purpose. Due to this, Abes of Maine believes it is up to the new version to effectively show the same features in order to please their users.
Specifications
Design: 11 lenses, 9 groups, 1 aspheric element
Viewing angle: 74 to 27 degrees diagonally
Number of diaphragm blades: 6
Maximum aperture of f / 3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: F / 22-38
Minimum focusing distance: 25 cm
Maximum magnification: 0.34x at 55mm
Filter diameter: 58mm
Dimensions: 70 x 68.5 mm
Weight: 200g
Design
In terms of its specifications, Abes of Maine states that they are the same as the previous model. The new model comes as a kit lens with the EOS 1100D and 600D. It is made of plastic and in accordance with its purpose it is logical to appear cheaply. Visually it doesn’t differ much than its predecessor.
It has a plastic bayonet labeled EF-S, meaning it is a lens with an APS-C sensor.
There are two switches on the lens; one is used to switch between automatic and manual focus mode and the other for turning on/turning off the optical stabilization.
The lens does not have a special ring for focusing but the same is achieved by turning the front lens ring in mounted filters. When the zoom lens is extracted and during the focus, the front element rotates slightly, making the use of a polarized filter more difficult, but according to Abes of Maine and the customer reviews, we shouldn’t be concerned with that, especially since this is a kit lens.
With everything taken into consideration, for this review Abes of Maine concluded that the Canon's new entry level kit lens has practically the same characteristics like its predecessor. This means that all users of EOS 600D and 1100D can find in it the ideal partner for daily amateur photography or filming. Given its price and purpose it is unnecessary to search and list for any disadvantages.