Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
83 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
Zeiss
48 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
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Leica M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.0520833333 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM0.347score per dollar
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm0.042score per dollar
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM offers 8.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
