Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
68 Overall Score
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Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
Sony
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Travel
Professional
Street
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM wins 5 specs while Sony G Master SEL14F18GM 14mm wins 7.