Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens vs Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
  • Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better price (msrp) ($239 vs $299).
  • Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens has a better length (40mm vs 48.8mm).
  • Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better max magnification (0.43x vs 0.25x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm10-18mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements12
Optical Groups9
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View46° – 46°
35mm Equivalent16-29mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm12 cm
Max Magnification0.25x0.43x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$239$299
Filter Size43mm55mm
Diameter69mm68.4mm
Length40mm48.8mm
Weight160g (5.6 oz)150g (5.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo