Lens Comparison
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better length (44.8mm vs 113.9mm).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better weight (149g (5.3 oz) vs 270g (9.5 oz)).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better maximum aperture (f/4.5 vs f/5).
- Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $329).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-45mm | 55-210mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 29-72mm | 88-336mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.34x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $329 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 68.1mm | 73.6mm |
| Length | 44.8mm | 113.9mm |
| Weight | 149g (5.3 oz) | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
