The ef s 18 55mm f35 56 is ii offers canon dslr owners the flexibility to shoot everything from sweeping landscapes to portraits a lightweight construction means its easy to carry and canons acclaimed optical image stabilization offers a 4 stop advantage to ensure sharp images at maximum zoom and when shooting in low light with a focal length equivalent of 29 88mm in 35mm format the lens wide zoom range is suitable for most general photography for close up work the working distance