Request a product

Canon EF-S 15–85mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM vs Canon RF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

CanonEF-S 15–85mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USMCanonRF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2009June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length15–85 mm18–150 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22–40
Optical construction17 elements in 12 groups17 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one UD element according to Canon JapanOne UD, one plastic-moulded and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/40 at 150 mm with one-third-stop display
CoatingsCanon describes optimised coatings and element positioning to reduce ghosting and flare–
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades, circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 74°10′–15°25′, vertical 53°30′–10°25′, diagonal 84°30′–18°25′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon RF
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 24–136 mm on full frameCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R cameras use an APS-C crop; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.12 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.21×0.59× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus in One-Shot AF according to Photozone and The Digital PictureSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing and non-rotating front element according to Photozone and The Digital PictureAutofocus minimum 0.17 m at 18–35 mm and 0.45 m at 150 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.12 m at 18–24 mm or 0.13 m at 35 mm
Magnification detail–Autofocus maximum 0.44× at 50 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum; manual-focus maximum 0.59× at 35 mm
Stabilisation detailCanon states approximately four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; The Digital Picture's tested example achieved four stops at 85 mm and 4⅓ at 15 mmOptical IS rated 4.5 stops on EOS R10 at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; up to seven stops coordinated with EOS R7 sensor IS at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; Dynamic IS for movies
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter72 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter81.6 mm69 mm
Length87.5 mm84.5 mm
Weight575 g310 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches; rear manual-focus ring and distance windowCombined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designExtends towards the telephoto end using two inner barrel sections according to PhotozoneExtending barrel
Weather resistance–No dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail81.6 mm maximum diameter × 87.5 mm length according to CanonApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 84.5 mm length, retracted
Weight detail–Approximately 310 g lens
Lens hoodOptional EW-78E hood; LP1116 pouch and E-72U cap listed by Canon JapanEW-60F, sold separately
In the box–Lens, E-55 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum and Canon Japan's exact-model support sheet both record October 2009 release. No separately established UK first-sale day is given by these sources.June 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

More comparisons