Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
82 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
72 out of 100 high confidence 320 reviews
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as an affordable ultra-wide zoom that delivers sharp images, fast and quiet autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users love it for landscapes, real estate, and vlogging, though some note soft corners, distortion, and a slow aperture that struggles in low light. A recurring complaint is the lack of a focus distance scale, which makes manual focusing in the dark difficult. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the price, especially for crop-sensor Canon cameras.
Pros
- Affordable ultra-wide zoom
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Slow aperture in low light
- Soft corners at wide angles
- No focus distance scale
- Plastic build quality
- Distortion and chromatic aberration
Value for money 25
Image quality 30
Autofocus performance 15
Image stabilization 10
Low light performance 20
Build quality 12
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
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Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
