Lens Details
Canon
RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
$299~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: May 26, 2022
Highlights
- APS-C 18-45mm f/4.5 zoom for Canon RF, a flexible walkaround choice.
- An optical formula of 11 elements in 9 groups helps control aberrations and flare.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is lightweight at 149g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is an 18-45mm f/4.5 zoom lens — a standard option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 18mm field of view.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
18-45mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
APS-C
Coverage
○
Stabilized
149g
Weight
49mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 18-45mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | APS-C |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 76° – 35° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 29-72mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $299 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Diameter | 68.1mm |
| Length | 44.8mm |
| Weight | 149g (5.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
