1 day ago · Go to B&H Photo's website. Look for 58mm. UV or clear protective filters. You'll find a variety ranging from $8.99 up to $50.00-plus. You don't need to get an expensive one for your 18-55 lens. Despite what another reply said, either a UV filter or a clear protective filter is fine. A UV filter IS clear. 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. Understanding maximum aperture is just an example. Especially when you are starting out with these kit lenses. First announced in August 2004 to coincide with the launch of the EOS 20D, the EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM is Canon’s logical upgrade from the basic 18-55mm kit lens supplied with its APS-C dSLRs. With a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 27-136mm, it covers a decent wideangle to telephoto range, making it a useful ‘walkaround’ lens which will cover a wide range of photographic opportunities The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS is Canon's APS-C standard zoom lens solution for the broad "prosumer" market. The lens has a price tag similar to Canon L zoom lenses but obviously Canon decided to keep this designation limited to high-end full format lenses. The EF-S naming refers to the Short-back focus design which is only compatible to APS-C A protection filter would help protect the front lens element. Filters that fit your 55-250mm will your 18-55mm camera kit lens, too. As the 55-250mm lens isn't very expensive, I might look for a 3-4 filter kit. You filters would be interchangeable. I like having a Clear protective filter, a UV filter, a CPL filter, and a ND filter, in that order. 24 1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor with is 100–6400 (H: 12800) Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC technology. 9-Point AF system and AI Servo AF. Optical Viewfinder with approx 95percent viewing coverage. Use the EOS Utility Webcam Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your compatible Canon camera into a high-quality webcam. Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR Camera with Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm III Lens + 2 Pieces 32GB SD Memory Card + Canon Bag + Cleaning Kit But, if you're on a budget or just want to get started with the camera and a basic starter lens, this is still a great deal. The 'classic' focal length for portraits is usually said to be around 85mm, so you'll want to zoom your 18-55mm lens to its longest focal length of 55mm, or close to it (55mm multiplied by the 1 17-85mm is a terrible lens. The 15-85 is an awesome lens. Typically people don't do this comparison, they compare the 15-85 to the 17-55mm 2.8 - which are both similar quality lenses (with different strengths and weaknesses). Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera with 18–55mm Lens: Capture your next masterpiece with this Canon Rebel T3i, an easy-to-use compact DSLR that boasts plenty of features. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 18.0-megapixel CMOS Image Sensor provide optimal performance for superb still shots, while Full HD recording delivers incredible performance I6hiWO.