Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Combining a 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 range, 4-stop image stabilizer, and just 240g of weight, this lens is a standout ultra-wide for Canon APS-C DSLRs. STM autofocus enables silent, smooth continuous focus for video, and Super Spectra coatings cut ghosting and flare for clean contrast. Best for budget landscape and travel photographers using Rebel or EOS bodies who need a portable wide-angle lens without the bulk.
About This Lens
The EF-S 10-18mm f 4.5-5.6 IS STM lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a 4 group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element, an aspherical lens element, a UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings for high-contrast, high-resolution images with minimal glare and aberration. A circular, 7-blade aperture helps ensure fine background blur and the Canon Optical Image Stabilizer system provides up to four equivalent stops of shake correction. The lens has a stepping motor STM and a refined focus mechanism for smooth and continuous AF during video recording. It also has a rear focusing system, plus a high speed CPU and improved AF algorithm for high-speed AF and offers full-time manual focus for quick adjustments. The EF-S 10-18mm f 4.5-5.6 IS STM delivers reliable, speedy and quiet wide-angle performance, making it an ideal lens for everyday photography, travel, stills and video recording.
- Compatible with Canon EOS 70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D and 20D DSLR camerasPlus Canon Rebel DSLR cameras for wide-ranging use.
- STM (stepping motor)Along with a newly designed focus mechanism supports the Canon EOS Movie Servo AF function, providing smooth, quiet continuous autofocusing while you record videos or take photos.
- Optical image stabilizerWith up to 4 stops of correction helps you achieve sharp, blur-free images.
- Enhanced lens coatingsHelp ensure true-to-life color balance while minimizing ghosting and flare.
- 10-18mm focal lengthEnables versatile shooting options.
- 4-group optical zoom systemAllows you to capture distant subjects in clear, up-close detail.
- f/4.5-5.6 maximum apertureFor optimal light gathering, resulting in crisp, detailed images.
- UD lens elementAlong with a large-diameter element and an aspherical lens element reduces chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, so you can take quality images with high resolution and contrast levels.
- 7 circular-aperture bladesEnable you to create soft, beautiful backgrounds.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile) 13th
- Below average aperture (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average macro (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 220 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 | Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-18mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 35mm | 12-60mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | 5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | E Mount |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 240 | 550 | 280 | 180 | 286 | 880 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | standard | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | 85.5 | 13.4 | 78 | 33.2 | 73.3 | 20.9 | 62.7 | 69.9 | 89.9 | 92.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 79.9 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z Compare | 85.5 | 92.7 | 92.8 | 72 | 63.1 | 91.8 | 62.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 Compare | 53.3 | 56.9 | 83.2 | 94.3 | 63.1 | 57.5 | 91.3 | 93.6 | 72.5 | 79.7 |
| Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus Compare | 85.5 | 97.9 | 18.5 | 97.9 | 73.3 | 97.9 | 62.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
Usage Scores
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