Canon
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM — 10–18mm f/4.5-6.3 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$329
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Canon
RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF Mount
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 priceReleased May 2022
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Wins
RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM has higher Max magnification (0.44 × vs 0.17 ×)
- ARF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has lower Length (44.6 mm vs 84.5 mm)
- ARF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has lower Weight (165 g vs 310 g)
- BRF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- ARF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has lower Min focus distance (15 cm vs 17 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
⌀69 × 45 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
⌀69 × 85 mm
310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is 40mm shorter than RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM.
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is 145 g lighter than RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
44.6 mm vs 84.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
165 g vs 310 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
15 cm vs 17 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 PMo
- ✓
Max magnification
0.44 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
4.5 stops vs 4 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
69 mm vs 69.2 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/6.3
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.