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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II with a length of 70mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 69mm.
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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II weighs 200g, 35% (110g) lighter than the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's weight of 310g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II has the Canon EF-S 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 T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-150mm and
8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-88mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
