The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 58mm. The Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 with a length of 45mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 150g, which means it is 70g (31%) lighter than the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 which has a weight of 220g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16-28.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has a focal range of 11-22mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-33mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
