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Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM vs Canon RF-S 10–18mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonRF-S 10–18mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2004November 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–22 mm10–18 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.5f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/22–32
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groupsTwelve elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementTwo UD elements and one plastic-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settingsMaximum f/4.5 at 10 mm and f/6.3 at 18 mm; minimum f/22–32
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of viewHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon RF
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptorCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R bodies crop to APS-C; RF extenders not compatible
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.086 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.17×0.5× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualLead-screw STM autofocus and electronic manual focusing; supports compatible cameras' electronic movie focus-breathing correction
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mmAutofocus minimum 0.14 m throughout 10–18 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.086 m at 10 mm
Magnification detailEF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very shortAutofocus maximum 0.23× at 18 mm; manual-focus maximum 0.5× at 10 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisationOptical IS rated four stops with EOS R10 at 18 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated six stops with EOS R7 at 18 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter77 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm69 mm
Length89.8 mm44.9 mm
Weight385 g150 g
Controls–Combined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to CameralabsRetractable barrel; lens must be extended for shooting; designed to use camera electronic distortion correction
Weather resistance–No dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without capsApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 44.9 mm length, retracted
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manualApproximately 150 g lens
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optionalEW-53B hood and LP814 pouch, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK storeLens, E-49 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.November 2023 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; Japan announcement specified early December 2023 regional availability

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