Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon May 2022
Canon APS-C

Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon RF, covering 18-45 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3. It weighs 130 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2022. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a versatile zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-normal zoom lens features a variable f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture, making it suitable for everyday photography, travel, and landscape shooting. The compact and lightweight optical design incorporates 7 elements in 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality across the zoom range. With a closest focusing distance of just 0.20 m and a maximum magnification of 0.16x, it offers reasonable close-up capabilities for a kit-style zoom. The lens features Canon's STM stepping motor for smooth and quiet autofocus, ideal for both stills and video recording.

f/4.5-6.3
Aperture
18–45mm
Focal
130 g
Weight
May 2022
Released
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
18-45 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.5-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
7 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.20 m (7.87 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.16x
Filter size
49 mm
Lens mount
Canon RF-S
Dimensions
44.3 x 69 mm
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)
Image stabilization
Yes (IS)
Aperture ring
No
Auto focus type
STM
Usage
travel, everyday, landscape

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.0% of the frame width

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