EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

10-18mm
f/4.5
Wide Zoom
Stabilized
240 g
Min focus 0.22 m

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Quick answer

An ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with image stabilization and a stepping motor. Gives roughly a 16-29mm full-frame field of view.

Pros

Image stabilization
Compact and light
Quiet STM focusing

Cons

Slow variable aperture
Plastic construction
Distortion at 10mm needs correction

Verdict

A good first ultra-wide for an APS-C Canon body. Software corrects the distortion easily.

About this lens

This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. An ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C cameras, suited to landscapes and architecture.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 10-18mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2014
Optical construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.22 m
Maximum magnification: 0.15x
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 240 g
Length: 72 mm
Diameter: 74.6 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM?

Landscapes
Architecture and interiors
Vlogging
Travel

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	16–29mm	64–96.7°	73.8–107°

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Frequently asked questions

Can the Canon EF-S 10-18mm be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.