With a compact and featherweight design at only 130g, the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is designed to be versatile across different genres with its focal length and image stabilisation of up to 6.5 stops when used with compatible cameras.
Featherweight at 130g
Image stabilisation of up to 6.5 stops
Smooth and quiet AF with STM
Compact and Lightweight
RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is a perfect pair for APS-C EOS R System cameras that delivers exceptional quality in a compact size.
Measuring 69mm in diameter and only 44.3mm in length when fully retracted, the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is extremely portable and it only weighs 130g, nearly 40% lighter than the EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.
Full-frame and APS-C
The lens is designed to work across the EOS R system, whether on a full-frame camera or an APS-C camera, offering better convenience.
The RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM’s effective focal length is 29-72mm (in 35mm format), suitable for everyday snapshots.
Image Stabilisation
The optical Image Stabilizer on the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM provides image stabilisation of up to 4 stops and up to 6.5 stops* with Coordinated Control IS.
*when used with compatible camera
Getting Up Close
The RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM has Center Focus Macro function that captures mesmerising close-up images with up to 0.26x magnification at 45mm (only with manual focus at a minimum focusing distance of approximately 25cm).
Achieve up to 0.16x magnification at 45mm focal length with autofocus at minimum focusing distance of approximately 35cm.
STM
Canon’s unique lead-screw type stepping motor (STM) provides a smooth and quiet AF operation even during movie recording.
Dual Function Ring
Canon’s distinctive knurled control ring acts as both focusing and exposure control.
DLO
Supports in-camera Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO) that further enhances images by minimising optical aberrations and distortions.
