However, in most cases the inclusion of an inexpensive zoom lens is to maintain a low entry price and maximize usability for the beginner photographer.
Originally high end cameras were always sold body-only without a lens as most buyers were experienced users who already had lenses.
In these cases the typically uncomplimentary term "kit lens" is somewhat of a misnomer.
This is a list of the smallest mirrorless camera kit zoom lenses — limit one per brand, lens mount, and sensor size combination.
Because of the crop factor, kit lenses for APS-C format cameras (like Canon EF-S and Nikon DX) have shorter focal lengths, to get the same field of view.