Now, Canon has released the brand-new Canon lens – Canon Ultra-Wide RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. This lens comes with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 16-29mm on Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras. It is considered the fourth RF-S lens.
Features:
- Comes with an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
- The zoom range of 10-18mm (16-29mm equivalent)
- Wide angle of view, great for vlogging and selfie video creation
- Outstanding image quality throughout the image
- Maximum magnification of 0.23x in AF mode and 0.5x in MF mode
- Optical IS with image stabilization effect of 4.0 stops and Coordinated Control IS up to 6.0 stops with cameras equipped with IBIS
- Leadscrew-type STM focus drive for smooth, natural movie AF and focus breathing correction
- Compact and lightweight lens featuring a lens-retraction mechanism
- Can be attached to both APS-C and full-frame EOS R-series cameras without a mount adapter
Specifications
| Features | |
| Maximum and Minimum Aperture | f/4.5 – f/32 |
| Lens Mount Type | RF Mount |
| Focal Length | 10-18 mm (equivalent to 16-29 mm in 35 mm format) |
| Field of View | AF: Approx. 165 x 110 mm / 6.5 x 4.3 in. (at 10 mm) to approx. 96 x 64 mm / 3.8 x 2.5 in. (at 18 mm) MF: Approx. 45 x 30 mm / 1.8 x 1.2 in. (at 10 mm) to approx. 96 x 64 mm / 3.8 x 2.5 in. (at 18 mm) |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | AF: 0.14 m / 5.5 in. (at 10-18 mm) MF: 0.086 m / 3.4 in. (at 10 mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | AF: 0.23x (at 18 mm) MF: 0.5x (at 10 mm |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | Approx. 107 Degree 30′- 74 Degree 20′ |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Special Elements | 2 UD lenses and 1 aspheric lenses |
| Lens Coating | Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) |
| Filter Size Diameter | 49mm |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | 4.0 stops correction with In-lens Optical Image Stabilization (6.0 stops correction with EOS R series in-body coordinated Image stabilization) |
| Focusing Drive System | Canon STM (Leadscrew type STM) |
| Full-time Manual Focusing | Yes (Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras) |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Dust / Weather Resistant Construction | No |
According to Canon officials, this ultra-wide focal length range of the lens is well-suited for photographers or users who are seeking vlogging and selfie-style video creation. Apart from this, this lens has an excellent performance when it comes to taking landscape and travel photography.
The RF-S 10-18mm lens weighs just 0.33 pounds (150 grams) and measures 1.8 inches (44.9 millimeters) in length when retracted, making it portable and lightweight to use. To utilize the lens at its widest focal length of 10mm, the zoom ring must be smoothly rotated from its retracted position. Canon claims that this design offers a smoother operation compared to their other retracted lens designs.
When it comes to image stabilization (IS), this RF-S 10-18mm lens indeed comes with excellent IS, offering a stabilization rating of four stops. When combined with coordinated IS, it can achieve up to six stops of stabilization, allowing the lens’ IS system to work in tandem with a camera body’s image stabilization.
For video recording, Canon says that the new 10-18mm lens exhibits minimal focus breathing, ensuring consistent framing during focus adjustments. The lens incorporates an STM autofocus drive system, which Canon guarantees offers seamless and silent autofocus operation, enhancing the overall video shooting experience.
Price:
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is scheduled to commence shipping in December and is currently available for pre-order at a price of $329.
