The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 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 RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 87mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 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 EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 300g, 3% (10g) lighter than the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's weight of 310g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 have the same Filter thread size of 55mm .
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 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 Canon M50 II , Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-150mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5-6.3 .
