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Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Compared to the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 12/10 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 107° 30’– 74° 20' | 107°30' - 74°20' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 97°10' - 64°30' | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 74°10' - 45°30' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4.5-22 / f/6.3-32 | f/4.5-22 / f/5.6-29 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 10mm = f/4.5 11-13mm = f/5.0 13-16mm = f/5.6 16-18mm = f/6.3 |
10mm = f/4.5 11-14mm = f/5.0 15-18mm = f/5.6 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 5.3 oz (150g) | 8.5 oz (240g) |
| Actual Weight | 5.1 oz (144.6g) | 8.1 oz (230g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.4 oz (11.1g) | 0.9 oz (25g) |
| In-Use Weight | 5.5 oz (155.7g) | 9 oz (255g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.72 x 1.77” (69 x 44.9mm) | 2.94 x 2.83” (74.6 x 72mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.71 x 2.11” (69 x 53.7mm) | 2.92 x 3.21” (74.2 x 81.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 2.59” (65.7mm) | 3.35” (85mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.47” (12mm) | 0.14” (3.5mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 2.69 x 0.96” (68.3 x 24.4mm) | 3.68 x 1.36” (93.4 x 34.5mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 2.98 - 3.45” (75.7 - 87.7mm) | 4.35 - 4.49” (110.5 - 114mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.28” / 0.67” (7mm / 17mm) | 0.25” / 1.54” (6.3mm / 39.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 49mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | STM | STM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 240° | 113° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 5.51” / 5.51” (140mm / 140mm) | 8.66” (220mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 3.19” / 4.61” (81mm / 117mm) | 6.69” / 7.01” (170mm / 178mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x | 0.15x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.87-0.70x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 55° | 51° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / EW-53B Buy ► | N / EW-73C Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.0 / 6.0 / | Y / 4 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP814 Buy ► | N / LP1116 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 10mm = 2.03' 12mm = 2.32' 14mm = 2.67' 16mm = 3.04 18mm = 3.30' |
On APS-C DSLR: 10mm = 2.04' 12mm = 2.4' 14mm = 2.81' 16mm = 3.18' 18mm = 3.41' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 10mm = 618mm 12mm = 708mm 14mm = 814mm 16mm = 927mm 18mm = 1006mm |
On APS-C DSLR: 10mm = 623mm 12mm = 732mm 14mm = 857mm 16mm = 968mm 18mm = 1039mm |
| Review | Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens |
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