Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF

Both are Canon RF wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2023

RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

f/4.5150 gSTM

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Laowa

8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF

f/3.5

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Pick the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM if

You need more reach: 18mm vs 16mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, interiors, vlogging

Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 8mm vs 10mm at the wide end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
	Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM	Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Brand	Canon	Laowa
Focal length	10-18mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	150 g	not listed
Length	44.9 mm	not listed
Diameter	69 mm	not listed
Filter thread	49 mm	86 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	7 more blades	5
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	STM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2023	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all

Mount: Canon RF both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Format: APS-C both

Our notes

Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

The RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization, giving about a 16-29mm full-frame equivalent.