Name: Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM
Brand: Canon

Technical Specifications of Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM

Overall score

7.3

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.

When it matters: When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.

Mount & Format

1.0

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Lens type

What it is: The optical category that indicates whether the lens is a prime, zoom, macro, fisheye, or another design.

When it matters: When you are choosing between a prime, zoom, macro, or specialty lens for the kind of subjects you shoot.

Importance: LOW

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Lens mount

What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which cameras the lens can be attached to.

When it matters: When camera compatibility and access to the right lens ecosystem are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

Canon RF

Sensor format coverage

What it is: The largest sensor size the lens is designed to cover without severe vignetting.

When it matters: When you need the lens to fully cover your camera sensor without heavy corner darkening.

Importance: LOW

APS-C

Filter thread size

What it is: The diameter of the front filter thread used for screw-in filters and compatible accessories.

When it matters: When you plan to use screw-in filters such as polarizers, ND filters, or protective glass.

Importance: LOW

49 mm

Teleconverter compatibility

What it is: Whether the lens can be used with compatible teleconverters to extend focal length.

When it matters: When you want to extend reach for wildlife or sports without changing to a different long lens.

Importance: HIGH

Optics & Aperture

7.8

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Minimum focal length

What it is: The shortest focal length the lens can provide, which determines its widest framing.

When it matters: When wide framing matters for landscapes, interiors, architecture, or travel shots.

Importance: LOW

18 mm

Maximum focal length

What it is: The longest focal length the lens can reach, which determines its telephoto reach.

When it matters: When you need more reach for wildlife, sports, stage events, or distant details.

Importance: LOW

45 mm

Optical zoom

What it is: The ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths available in the lens zoom range.

When it matters: When you want one lens to cover a broader range of compositions without swapping glass.

Importance: LOW

2.5x

Maximum angle of view

What it is: The widest scene the lens can capture at its shortest focal length.

When it matters: When you need to fit more of a room, skyline, or landscape into the frame.

Importance: LOW

74.3 °

Minimum angle of view

What it is: The narrowest scene the lens captures at its longest focal length.

When it matters: When you want tighter framing on faraway subjects without moving closer.

Importance: LOW

33.7 °

Focus & Controls

6.5

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Focus motor

What it is: The autofocus drive system responsible for moving lens elements into focus.

When it matters: When fast, quiet autofocus matters for video, wildlife, street shots, or moving subjects.

Importance: LOW

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Minimum focus distance

What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.

When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maximum reproduction ratio

What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.

When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.

Importance: MEDIUM

Full-time manual focus

What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.

When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

Importance: HIGH

Internal focusing

What it is: A focusing design in which internal elements move while the outer barrel length stays unchanged.

When it matters: When you use polarizers, gimbals, or close-up setups that benefit from a lens that does not extend while focusing.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization

7.9

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Optical image stabilization

What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.

When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)

What it is: The rated stabilizer benefit, measured in stops, under CIPA testing standards.

When it matters: When you are comparing stabilized lenses and want to know how much handheld shutter-speed advantage they offer.

Importance: HIGH

Build & Handling

5.2

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Weight

What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.

When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.

Importance: HIGH

Lens length

What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.

When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.

Importance: HIGH

Lens diameter

What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.

When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Weather sealing (splashproof)

What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.

When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.

Importance: HIGH

Metal mount

What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.

When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.

Importance: HIGH

Lab Scores

9.0

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DxOMark overall score

What it is: The combined DxOMark lens rating based on lab-tested optical performance.

When it matters: When you want a quick lab-based summary of overall optical performance before comparing lenses in detail.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark sharpness score

What it is: The DxOMark subscore that reflects how much detail the lens can resolve across the frame.

When it matters: When fine detail matters for landscapes, product work, or high-resolution cameras.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark transmission

What it is: The measured light transmission of the lens, expressed as T-stop rather than nominal f-number.

When it matters: When real light loss matters for exposure consistency in studio, cinema, or mixed-lens shoots.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark distortion

What it is: The DxOMark metric that measures how much the lens bends straight lines away from their true shape.

When it matters: When straight lines matter in architecture, interiors, copy work, or product photography.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark vignetting

What it is: The DxOMark measurement of corner darkening relative to the center of the image.

When it matters: When even corner brightness matters for skies, studio backdrops, or clean product shots.

Importance: MEDIUM

Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM vs the average camera lens

Why is Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM better than the average camera lens?

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Has optical image stabilization
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.
When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Has aperture ring
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
What it is: A dedicated ring on the lens used to control the aperture directly.
When it matters: When you want direct tactile control over exposure while shooting photos or video.
Importance: MEDIUM
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
47.7 mm shorter lens
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is shorter than the average camera lens (44.3 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.
Retracted length.
What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.
When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is shorter than the average camera lens (44.3 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.44.3 mm vs 92 mm
0.15 m shorter minimum focus distance
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
0.2 m in manual focus.
What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.
When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.
Importance: MEDIUM
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.0.15 m vs 0.3 m
Newer release date
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM was released more recently than the average camera lens.
What it is: The date when the lens model was first officially introduced.
When it matters: When you prefer a newer optical design with more modern autofocus, coatings, or stabilization features.
Importance: LOW
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM was released more recently than the average camera lens.2022 vs 2016
8 mm narrower lens barrel
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is slimmer than the average camera lens (69 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is slimmer than the average camera lens (69 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.69 mm vs 77 mm
3.12x cheaper
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is cheaper than the average camera lens (£170 vs £530).
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is cheaper than the average camera lens (£170 vs £530).£170 vs £530
9.4% better value for money
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (8.03 vs 7.346).
What it is: An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (8.03 vs 7.346).8.03 vs 7.35
Has aperture ring
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
0.15 m shorter minimum focus distance
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Has optical image stabilization
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has optical image stabilization, the average camera lens does not. 29% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
47.7 mm shorter lens
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is shorter than the average camera lens (44.3 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.
Newer release date
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM was released more recently than the average camera lens.
8 mm narrower lens barrel
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM is slimmer than the average camera lens (69 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.

Why is Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM worse than the average camera lens?

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3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
2 fewer aperture blades
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
2 fewer low-dispersion elements
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
Not weather-sealed
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
No metal mount
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
No lens hood
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
3.5 higher f-number at telephoto end
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
What it is: The widest aperture available at the long end of the zoom range, affecting light intake and background blur.
When it matters: When you shoot at the long end in low light or want stronger background blur for portraits and sports.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/6.3 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.6.3 vs 2.8
Not weather-sealed
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.
When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
2 fewer aperture blades
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
What it is: The number of diaphragm blades that shape the aperture opening and influence blur rendering.
When it matters: When the look of out-of-focus highlights matters in portraits, close-ups, or cinematic video.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (7 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.7 vs 9
No metal mount
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.
When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.
Importance: HIGH
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.1% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
No lens hood
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
What it is: Whether a matching lens hood is supplied in the box.
When it matters: When you want flare protection straight out of the box without buying extra accessories.
Importance: MEDIUM
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM does not include a lens hood, the average camera lens does. 89.1% of camera lenses include a lens hood.
2 fewer low-dispersion elements
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
What it is: Optical elements designed to reduce color fringing by controlling how different wavelengths focus.
When it matters: When you want cleaner edges and less color fringing in high-contrast scenes.
Importance: MEDIUM
Canon RF-S 18 45mm F 4 5 6 3 IS STM has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.0 vs 2

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Optics & Aperture

Build & Handling

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Review: Canon EOS R50 mirrorless camera

The Canon EOS R50 mirrorless camera is a highly compact and lightweight device tailored primarily for enthusiastic hobbyists and JPEG-focused photographers who want great images without heavy post-processing. The review highlights several notable pros, including its excellent 24-megapixel APS-C sensor performance, strong ISO capabilities, and a highly responsive, fully articulating touchscreen. Its standout features are a fast and reliable autofocus system with exceptional tracking for people, animals, and vehicles, alongside a commendable 15 fps continuous burst rate using the electronic shutter. It is also praised for its low rolling shutter effect, multi-angle touchscreen flexibility, seamlessly placed USB-C and micro-HDMI ports, and its versatility to connect with all RF and RF-S lenses. However, the camera leaves the reviewer with mixed feelings due to several prominent cons centered around ergonomics and advanced functionality. Its ultra-small body makes it very uncomfortable for photographers with large hands, frequently causing accidental button presses on the crowded rear layout. Furthermore, the lack of a locking mechanism on the PASM mode dial causes it to spin too easily, while the omission of a physical remote port limits...

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