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RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- 18-45mm
- f/4.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 130 g
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Quick answer
The entry kit zoom for Canon's APS-C RF-mount cameras, with image stabilization and a stepping motor. Small and light.
Pros
- Small and light (130 g)
- Image stabilization
- STM focusing
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Short zoom range
- Relies on in-camera correction
Verdict
A basic starter lens for RF APS-C bodies. Primes or the 18-150 add more flexibility.
About this lens
This 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 APS-C standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 18-45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2022
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 130 g
- Length
- 44.3 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
- Starter kit shooting
- Everyday snapshots
- Casual video
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 | 29–72mm | 28.1–64° | 33.4–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Canon RF-S 18-45mm 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.
Does the RF-S 18-45mm have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical stabilization, which combines with in-body stabilization on cameras that offer it.
RF-S 18-45mm vs RF-S 18-150mm: which should I buy?
The 18-45 is smaller and lighter. The 18-150 covers far more range, so it suits travel better, at the cost of size and a slower aperture at the long end.
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