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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S Mount Review

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM

Main Features

  • 10-18mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF-S Mount
  • Weight: 240g / 0.53 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 75mm x 72mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.22m
  • Max Magnification: 0.15x
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Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Overview


Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-S Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is a member of Canon's EF-S STM Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

EF-S STM Zoom Series Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 215gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM
APS-C / DX 240gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.22m / 8.7 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a maximum diameter of 75mm and total length of 72mm. It weighs 240g / 8.5 oz.

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a focal range of 10-18mm and 1.8X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 16-28.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.22m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Canon 17-40mm f4.0L USM: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f29 at 18mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
10mm F4.5 F22
18mm F5.6 F29

Optical Formula

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • UD lens element
  • enhanced lens coatings

Lens Hood

Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is EW-73 C.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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APS-C / DX 220 g / 0.48 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Alternatives in Canon EF-S Mount
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Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF-S
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 10-18mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F29.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.22m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 240g
Diameter 75mm
Length 72mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code EW-73 C
Tripod Collar No
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