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Canon RF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 18–45mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STMCanonRF-S 18–45mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–150 mm18–45 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.3f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/22–32
Optical construction17 elements in 13 groupsSeven elements in seven groups
Special elementsOne UD, one plastic-moulded and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coatingTwo plastic-moulded aspherical elements; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
Aperture detailMinimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/40 at 150 mm with one-third-stop displayMinimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/32 at 45 mm, per UK and Japan specifications; Camera Museum table lists f/18 at 18 mm
DiaphragmSeven blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R cameras use an APS-C crop; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatibleCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R bodies crop to APS-C; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.12 m (manual focus)0.15 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.59× (manual focus)0.26× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusingSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detailAutofocus 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 mmAutofocus minimum 0.20 m at 18 mm, 0.30 m at 35 mm and 0.35 m at 45 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.15 m, 0.24 m and 0.25 m at those focal lengths
Magnification detailAutofocus maximum 0.44× at 50 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum; manual-focus maximum 0.59× at 35 mmAutofocus maximum 0.14× at 18 mm, 0.15× at 35 mm and 0.16× at 45 mm; manual-focus maximum 0.25×, 0.21× and 0.26× respectively
Stabilisation detailOptical 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 moviesOptical IS rated four stops with EOS R10 at 45 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated 6.5 stops with EOS R7 at 45 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter55 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter69 mm69 mm
Length84.5 mm44.3 mm
Weight310 g130 g
ControlsCombined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settingsCombined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designExtending barrelRetractable barrel; lens must be extended for shooting
Weather resistanceNo dust or moisture resistanceNo dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detailApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 84.5 mm length, retractedApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 44.3 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 310 g lensApproximately 130 g lens
Lens hoodEW-60F, sold separatelyEW-53 hood and LP814 pouch, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-55 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manualLens, E-49 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailJune 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumJune 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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