on the Canon Camera lenses, can someone explain the different lenses based on them mm. numbers? read below?

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in other words, what would an 18-55mm lens be used for
and what does the 18-55 represent in lens terms (zoom-macro) etc

your help is appreciated

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written by Sean \\ tags: 55mm lens, Zoom

1. Steven W Says:
April 24th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
It mostly depends on the medium you're shooting with. If you are working with Digital, 18-55mm will be somewhat wide angle to somewhat telephoto - sort of like a 35-90mm using 35mm film. If you are working with 35mm film, it will be very wide angle to just above normal.

The term Macro is talking about the closest focusing distance, usually a foot or less.

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