Lens Comparison
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better length (45mm vs 99.9mm).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better weight (158g (5.6 oz) vs 310g (10.9 oz)).
- Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.07x).
- Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/4.5).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL (Canon RF) has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 25 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-150mm | 11mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 29-240mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.07x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | − |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 60.3mm |
| Length | 99.9mm | 45mm |
| Weight | 310g (10.9 oz) | 158g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
