Starts and removed very easily on the EF-S 18-55mm 2 generation provided with the Canon 500D, just for this lens model the fixing ring is on the sharpness control lens so you have to pay attention because remove and put the turns if you are not careful, so this could damage when setting up too rushed.
It is advisable to take this one over a generic because the quality of the plastic is affected
However, there is no gray area and in case of intensive use flash or sunshine lens is very useful.
Too bad it is not included in the pack with the camera as it is truly useful.