Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
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
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 5 |
| Groups | 10 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | multi-layer nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | 0.11x |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
