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Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Compared to the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens | Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/13 | 17/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 74° 20' – 27° 50' | 74°20' - 27°50' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 64° 30' - 8° 40' | 64°30' - 8°40 |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 45° 30' - 5° 45' | 45°30' - 5°45' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/3.5-22 / f/6.3-40 | f/3.5-22 / f/5.6-40 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 18-18mm = f/3.5 19-27mm = f/4.0 28-34mm = f/4.5 35-44mm = f/5.0 45-61mm = f/5.6 62-150mm = f/6.3 |
18-23mm = f/3.5 24-27mm = f/4.0 28-31mm = f/4.5 32-42mm = f/5.0 43-59mm = f/5.6 60-150mm = f/6.3 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 10.9 oz (310g) | 10.6 oz (300g) |
| Actual Weight | 10.7 oz (304.4g) | 10.2 oz (290g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.6 oz (16.4g) | 0.5 oz (15g) |
| In-Use Weight | 11.3 oz (320.8g) | 10.8 oz (305g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 3.33” (69 x 84.5mm) | 2.4 x 3.41” (60.9 x 86.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 3.7” (69 x 94.1mm) | 2.4 x 3.7” (60.9 x 94.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.35” (135.9mm) | 5.37” (136.3mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.89” (48.1mm) | 1.66” (42.2mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.96 x 1.24” (75.1 x 31.4mm) | 2.95 x 1.22” (74.9 x 31.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 4.78 - 6.67” (121.3 - 169.4mm) | 4.78 - 6.44” (121.5 - 163.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.36” / 1.8” (9.2mm / 45.7mm) | 0.47” / 1.83” (11.9mm / 46.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 55mm UV ► CP ► | 55mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Stepping Motor | STM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 270° | 150° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 6.69” / 17.72” (170mm / 450mm) | 9.84” (250mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.31” / 17.01” (135mm / 432mm) | 8.39” / 16.61” (213mm / 422mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.44x | 0.31x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 97° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / EW-60F Buy ► | N / EW-60F Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.5 / | Y / 4 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP816 Buy ► | N / LP816 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 18mm = 3.35' 35mm = 6.57' 70mm = 12.69' 150mm = 26.07' |
On APS-C DSLR: 18mm = 3.33' 50mm = 9.22' 100mm = 18.23' 150mm = 25.9' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 18mm = 1021mm 35mm = 2003mm 70mm = 3867mm 150mm = 7947mm |
On APS-C DSLR: 18mm = 1014mm 50mm = 2810mm 100mm = 5556mm 150mm = 7894mm |
| Review | Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens | Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens |
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