Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 10-18mm
Combining a 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 range, 4-stop image stabilizer, and just 240g of weight, this lens is a standout ultra-wide for Canon APS-C DSLRs. STM autofocus enables silent, smooth continuous focus for video, and Super Spectra coatings cut ghosting and flare for clean contrast. Best for budget landscape and travel photographers using Rebel or EOS bodies who need a portable wide-angle lens without the bulk.
Focal length 10-18mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon EF-S
stabilization Yes
Weight 240 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
70 Overall Score
Price $134
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 220 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 10-18mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 | Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 XF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-18mm | 50mm | 16-50mm | 28-75mm | 12-60mm | 15mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 240 | 297 | 135 | 540 | 210 | 180 |
| AF Type | STM | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 10-18mm | 85.5 | 15.7 | 78.1 | 31.6 | 72.2 | 24.1 | 68.4 | 70 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.1 | 34 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.5 | 74.9 | 90.6 | 36.3 | 69.5 | 76.9 | 0 | 83.6 | 73.8 | 94.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.7 | 86.1 | 64.4 | 85.4 | 87.1 | 83.7 | 0 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.7 | 15.7 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.1 | 92.6 | 93.4 | 88 | 96.3 |
| Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 XF Compare | 85.5 | 94.6 | 84.7 | 25.3 | 79 | 94.3 | 68.4 | 34 | 60.6 | 80.5 |
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