Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
65 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
Yongnuo
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Travel
Landscape
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Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 4 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DSM stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 86 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM wins 5 specs while Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM WL 23mm wins 5.