RF-S 10–18mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

Released November 2023

A retractable APS-C ultra-wide zoom for EOS R cameras, with optical stabilisation, STM autofocus and a 150 g lens weight.

Specifications

Lens type: Zoom
Focal length: 10–18 mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperture: f/22–32
Optical construction: Twelve elements in ten groups
Special elements: Two UD elements and one plastic-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating
Aperture detail: Maximum f/4.5 at 10 mm and f/6.3 at 18 mm; minimum f/22–32
Diaphragm: Seven blades

Mounts: Canon RF
Image circle: APS-C
Compatibility: Canon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R bodies crop to APS-C; RF extenders not compatible

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.086 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification: 0.5× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisation: Yes
Autofocus detail: Lead-screw STM autofocus and electronic manual focusing; supports compatible cameras' electronic movie focus-breathing correction
Focus distance detail: Autofocus minimum 0.14 m throughout 10–18 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.086 m at 10 mm
Magnification detail: Autofocus maximum 0.23× at 18 mm; manual-focus maximum 0.5× at 10 mm
Stabilisation detail: Optical 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

Dust and moisture resistant: No
Filter diameter: 49 mm
Maximum diameter: 69 mm
Length: 44.9 mm
Weight: 150 g
Controls: Combined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom design: Retractable barrel; lens must be extended for shooting; designed to use camera electronic distortion correction
Weather resistance: No dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail: Approximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 44.9 mm length, retracted
Weight detail: Approximately 150 g lens
Lens hood: EW-53B hood and LP814 pouch, sold separately
In the box: Lens, E-49 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detail: November 2023 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; Japan announcement specified early December 2023 regional availability

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
CanonRF-S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ	Canon RF	14–30 mm	f/4–6.3	Yes	181 g	Apr 2025
CanonRF 10–20mm F4 L IS STM	Canon RF	10–20 mm	f/4	Yes	570 g	Oct 2023
CanonRF-S 18–45mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM	Canon RF	18–45 mm	f/4.5–6.3	Yes	130 g	Jun 2022