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

• Ultra lightweight 130g lens designed exclusively for APS-C format mirrorless cameras with the RF m
• Includes a 4-stop image stabilisation system with up to 6.5-stops combined body and lens stabilisation
• Fast, quiet and accurate STM focus mechanism ideal for keeping even faster moving subjects sharp
• Great results for stills and video from Canon
• Versatile general purpose lens which can also capture close-ups down to 15cm with a 0.25x magnification.

Key Features

• New ultra lightweight APS-C format mirrorless zoom lens
• Ideal for capturing photos and videos with a 29-72mm equivalent zoom range
• Smooth, fast and quiet focusing motor
• 4-stop lens based image stabilisation up to 6.5-stop combined with camera
• Get as close as 15cm to your
• Max 0.25x magnification for large details in your frame
• Great quality results from two PMo Aspherical lens elements
• Super compact 49mm filter thread to add
• Super Spectra lens coating

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

Arriving as one of two new native APS-C format  is the ultra-compact Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (together with the  ). It delivers a versatile focal width with a 1.6x crop factor for an equivalent focal zoom range of 29-72mm (full-frame format). This is great for a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, travel, portraits, vlogging and video, or simply as a general lens for all-day shooting.

Despite weighing just 130g, Canon has managed to add an image stabilisation mechanism, which gives you 4-stops of anti-shake compensation with the , and up to 6.5-stops when mounted on the , which has combined body/lens image stabilisation. A fast and silent STM (Stepping Motor) captures subjects quickly, whilst in-camera technology makes sure they stay in focus however fast they’re moving across the frame.

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens in More Detail

Great first lens for exploring your creativity

Capture life wherever it takes you, with a compact APS-C zoom for crop sensor  that offers a 29-72mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range. That results in a compact zoom, which is ideal for travel, family snaps and even vlogging and can be easily stowed away in your kit bag.

Sharp handheld images and video

You won’t need a flash when you have 4-stops of image stabilisation built into the lens, with up to 6.5-stops of compensation on offer when used with compatible cameras.

Smooth, quiet focusing

Canon’s STM motor technology captures smooth, silent and accurate focusing while a seven blade, circular f/4.5-6.3 aperture is perfect for creating pleasing out of focus highlights and nice bokeh balls with the right conditions.

Manual focus option

Go into manual mode and get closer with a higher magnification in MF mode. This allows you get as close as to 15cm with a 0.25x magnification, as the perfect solution for capturing subjects in glorious detail.

Perfect for all-day shooting

The combined weight of this RF-S 18-45MM F4.5-6.3 IS STM and an EOS R APS-C mirrorless camera offers a significant weight savings compared to a DSLR equivalent. Less weight means you can use for longer, without getting tired and never missing a moment. Try this lens as the  to see precisely how light this combination can be.

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

 with  at 18mm. Camera settings: 1/100 sec. f/5.6. ISO 100

 with  at 18mm. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/5.6. ISO 100

 with  at 18mm. Camera settings: 1/250 sec. f/4.5. ISO 12800

  with  at 18mm. Camera settings: 1/250 sec. f/4.5. ISO 1250

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

What’s in the Box

• Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (APS-C format)
• Lens Cap E-49
• Lens Hood EW-53
• Lens Case/Pouch LP814
• Lens Dust Cap RF