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Canon RF 75–300mm F4–5.6 vs Canon RF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF 75–300mm F4–5.6CanonRF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length75–300 mm18–150 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/32–45f/22–40
Optical constructionThirteen elements in nine groups; Canon states the optical design is adapted from the EF 75–300mm F4–5.6 III17 elements in 13 groups
Special elements–One UD, one plastic-moulded and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
CoatingsSuper Spectra; no fluorine coating–
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at 75 mm and f/5.6 at 300 mm; minimum f/32 and f/45 respectivelyMinimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/40 at 150 mm with one-third-stop display
DiaphragmSeven bladesSeven blades, circular aperture
Angle of viewFull-frame diagonal 32°11′–8°15′; horizontal 27°–6°50′; vertical 18°11′–4°35′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; 120–480 mm equivalent field of view on Canon APS-CCanon 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
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with RF extenders (The-Digital-Picture)–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.12 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.25×0.59× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailDC motor autofocus; no full-time manual focus override (Digital Camera World)STM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detail1.5 m minimum focus; front element and focus ring rotate during focusing (Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture)Autofocus 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 detail0.06× at 75 mm and 0.25× at 300 mmAutofocus maximum 0.44× at 50 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum; manual-focus maximum 0.59× at 35 mm
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical stabilisationOptical 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
Video featuresSubstantial focus breathing in The-Digital-Picture's test–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–No
Filter diameter58 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter71.2 mm69 mm
Length146.1 mm84.5 mm
Weight507 g310 g
ControlsManual focus and zoom rings, AF/MF switch; no custom control ring (The-Digital-Picture)Combined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; further extension and front rotation during focusing (Digital Camera World)Extending barrel
Filter detail58 mm front thread rotates during focusing–
Weather resistanceCanon UK's table lists dust/moisture resistance, but Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture both report no weather sealingNo dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail71.2 mm maximum diameter × 146.1 mm retracted lengthApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 84.5 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 507 g lensApproximately 310 g lens
Lens hoodOptional ET-60 hood, not includedEW-60F, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-58 II lens cap, RF dust cap and user manualLens, E-55 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailMay 2025 release confirmed retrospectively by Canon's February 2026 press release and Canon Camera MuseumJune 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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