- 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
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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
| Image Size | APS-C |
| 35mm Film Equivalent Focal Length (mm) | 29-72mm |
| Angle of View | 64° 30’- 28° 20’, |
| (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl) | 45° 30’ – 19° 05’, |
|  | 74° 20’- 33° 40’ |
| Lens Construction | 44749 |
| (Elements/Groups) | Â |
| Special Optics | 2 x PMo Aspherical |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 @ 18mm / 32 @ 45mm |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m) | 0.2 (18mm) (Manual Focus: 0.15) |
| Â | 0.3 (35mm) (Manual Focus: 0.24) |
| Â | 0.35 (45mm) (Manual Focus: 0.25) |
| Maximum Magnification (x) | 0.14 (18mm) (Manual Focus: 0.25) |
| Â | 0.15 (35mm) (Manual Focus: 0.21) |
| Â | 0.16 (45mm) (Manual Focus: 0.26) |
| Control Ring | Combined Focusing/Control |
| Image Stabilizer OIS1 | 4 |
| Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS1 | 6.5 |
| AF Actuator | STM |
| Coatings | Super Spectra |
| Fluorine | No |
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
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Canon Mirrorless Lenses |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 69 |
| Length (mm): 44 |
| Weight (g): 130 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 7 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 18 – 45 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: 7 |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 45 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.16 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 4.5 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 18 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.2 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 7 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: Two aspherical elements |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |















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