Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
Yongnuo
70 Overall Score
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
85 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for landscape and travel photography on APS-C cameras like the R7 and R50. Users appreciate the image stabilization and quiet autofocus, though some note the slow aperture limits low-light performance without flash or tripod. A few wish for closer focusing, but overall it's seen as a versatile, lightweight wide-angle zoom that delivers impressive results for its price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Effective image stabilization
- Quiet and smooth autofocus
Cons
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4.5-6.3)
- Limited low-light performance without flash
- No lens hood included
- Not recommended for full-frame cameras
- Some desire closer focusing distance
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Size and weight 6
Image stabilization 4
Autofocus performance 3
Scores
Travel
Macro
Street
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm | Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 11 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Multilayer Coating, Anti-Fouling Fluorine Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Digital Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM YN 11mm DA DSM WL 11mm wins 4 specs while Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM wins 5.