Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is a member of Canon's RF-S series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon RF-S Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.17m / 6.7 inch
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Lens Mount
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a maximum diameter of 69mm and a total length of 95mm when not extended. It weighs 310g / 10.9 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a filter thread of 55mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size
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 a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's stabilization system is effective up to 4.5 stops .
Zoom Method
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS Extended State
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.44x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.17m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.44x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f40 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f40 at 150mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
18mm
F3.5
F40
150mm
F6.3
F40
Optical Formula
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 UD elements 2 aspherical elements Super Spectra Coating Lens Hood
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS doesn't come with a lens hood.
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS Lens Hood
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS .
Body Colour
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS in Other Lens Mounts
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