Canon RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMvsCanon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
18-150mm / F3.5-6.3
27-225mm equiv.
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RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
18-45mm / F4.5-6.3
27-68mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-150mm in a single lens
When the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM suits you better
- Weight180g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM84.5mm long × 69.2mm diameter
- RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM44.3mm long × 69mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 45mm | +105mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4.5 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 15cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.44× | 0.26× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 310g | 130g | +180g |
| Length | 84.5mm | 44.3mm | +40.2mm |
| Diameter | 69.2mm | 69mm | +0.2mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM relative to RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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