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RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Canon RF · Zoom · APS C

RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM — 18–150mm f/3.5-6.3 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.

$329

Launch price

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RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

18-150 mm

Max Aperture

f/3.5-6.3

Mount

Canon RF

Coverage

APS-C

Stabilization

4.5 stops

Weight

310 g

Min Focus

17 cm

Filter Size

55 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Covers the classic 85-135mm portrait focal length range

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking
  • · Optical image stabilization assists when shooting handheld

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Wide-angle focal length (18mm) is great for landscape photography
  • · Relatively light weight (310g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Highly portable weight (310g) makes it travel-friendly
  • · Massive 8x zoom range covers wide to telephoto in one lens

Wildlife

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · Moderate close-up capabilities with 0.44x magnification
  • · Extremely close minimum focus distance of only 17 cm

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)18 mm
Focal length (Max)150 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/3.5
Max aperture (Tele)f/6.3
Elements17
Groups13
Special elements1 UD, 1 PMo

Focus System

Min focus distance17 cm
Max magnification0.44 ×
Autofocus motorSTM
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness4.5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight310 g
Length83.8 mm
Diameter68.6 mm
Filter thread size55 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades7

Compatibility

Lens mountCanon RF
Format coverageAPS-C

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo