RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
- 18-150mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 310 g
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Quick answer
A superzoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization and a stepping motor, covering roughly 29-240mm in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Wide zoom range in one lens
- Image stabilization
- STM focusing
- Compact for the range
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Less sharp than primes
Verdict
A convenient all-rounder for RF-S bodies.
About this lens
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-150mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 18-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2022
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 310 g
- Length
- 84.5 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM?
- Travel
- Single-lens kit
- Casual video
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 29–240mm | 8.6–64° | 10.3–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Canon RF-S 18-150mm be used on a full-frame EOS R camera?
Yes, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size, so you lose resolution compared with a full-frame lens. It is intended for APS-C bodies such as the R7, R10 and R50.
What is the equivalent focal length of the RF-S 18-150mm?
About 29-240mm in full-frame terms on a Canon APS-C RF camera. This comes from the 1.6x crop factor of Canon APS-C sensors.
RF-S 18-150mm vs RF-S 18-45mm?
The 18-150 reaches much farther but is larger. The 18-45 is lighter for basic use.
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