Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

Full Product Description

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact superzoom lens tailored to Canon’s APS-C EOS R series (e.g., EOS R7, R10, R50), delivering broad coverage from wide-angle to telephoto in a single lightweight package. Its 18–150 mm zoom range (≈29–240 mm in 35 mm terms) makes it a flexible choice for general photography without frequent lens changes — especially useful for travel, street scenes, events, and casual wildlife shots.

Optical and Build Features:

• Lens Construction: 17 elements in 13 groups with one UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) and two aspherical elements to help control aberrations and deliver good overall image quality.

• Super Spectra Coating (SSC): Reduces flare and ghosting in high-contrast lighting.

• Compact Size & Light Weight: At approximately 310 g and ~84.5 mm length, it remains portable for long days shooting.

• Control Ring: A dual-function ring can be used for manual focusing or camera control settings like aperture or exposure compensation.

Autofocus and Stabilization:

• STM Autofocus: The leadscrew-type Stepping Motor (STM) delivers smooth, quiet, and responsive autofocus — beneficial for stills and video.

• Optical Image Stabilization (IS): Built-in IS provides up to 4.5 stops of shake reduction. When paired with a camera body featuring in-body image stabilization (IBIS), coordinated IS can reach ~7 stops, helping handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds.

Close-Focus and Magnification:

• Minimum Focusing Distance: Approximately 0.17 m (17 cm) in autofocus mode allows for engaging close-up shots at the wide end.

• Magnification: Up to 0.44× (AF) and up to 0.59× (manual focus at ~35 mm) for more creative close-ups.

Versatility & Compatibility:

• Designed specifically for RF-S mount APS-C cameras; it can also be used on full-frame EOS R bodies in APS-C crop mode.

• Covers multiple shooting scenarios from wide landscapes to moderate telephoto reach without changing lenses, reducing gear weight and complexity.

Key Specifications

• Focal Length: 18–150 mm (≈29–240 mm equivalent on APS-C)

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5–6.3

• Minimum Aperture: f/40

• Lens Mount: Canon RF-S (compatible with RF bodies)

• Optical Design: 17 elements in 13 groups (includes UD & aspherical)

• Aperture Blades: 7 (rounded)

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.17 m (17 cm, AF)

• Maximum Magnification: 0.44× (AF) / 0.59× (MF)

• Image Stabilization: Yes (up to ~4.5 stops; ~7 with coordinated IBIS)

• Filter Thread: 55 mm

• Dimensions: Approx. 69 × 84.5 mm

• Weight: ~310 g

• Angle of View: ~74° 20′ to 10° 25′ (diagonal)

Who It’s For

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is particularly well-suited for:

• Travel and walkaround photographers who want one lens that covers wide to telephoto without changing glass.

• Everyday shooters and hobbyists capturing landscapes, portraits, street, and family moments.

• Hybrid photo/video creators benefiting from smooth STM autofocus and effective IS.

• Beginners and enthusiasts on APS-C EOS R bodies seeking a lightweight, general-purpose zoom.