Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

• EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 16-28.8mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/29
• One UD Element & One Aspherical Element
• Super Spectra Coating
• STM Stepping AF Motor
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Overview

The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for APS-C Canon DSLR cameras. Offering a 16–29mm equivalent focal range, it’s ideal for landscape photography, interior shots, architecture, and vlogging. Compact, lightweight, and budget-friendly, this lens is especially popular among travel photographers and content creators looking for wide coverage without the weight.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Optical Performance

The lens features 14 elements in 11 groups, including one UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element and one aspherical element to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions. Despite its affordability, it delivers sharp and well-corrected images, especially in the center. Canon's lens coatings help maintain contrast and clarity in complex lighting conditions, like bright skies or indoor mixed lighting.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Autofocus and Stabilization

The built-in STM (Stepping Motor) system ensures smooth and nearly silent autofocus, making this lens ideal for video work and quiet photography. The lens also features built-in Optical Image Stabilization (IS), which provides up to four stops of compensation to help reduce camera shake—especially useful for handheld video or low-light shooting.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Lightweight Design and Portability

Weighing just around 240g, the lens is highly portable and balances perfectly on lightweight APS-C DSLR bodies like the Canon EOS 90D or Rebel series. Its compact form makes it easy to carry all day for travel, street photography, or on-the-go content creation. The exterior includes a smooth zoom ring and a focus ring with decent manual control feel.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Wide-Angle Versatility

With its ultra-wide coverage, this lens excels at capturing expansive landscapes, tight interiors, and dramatic perspectives. It allows you to get close to subjects while still fitting in large backgrounds, making it a favorite for vloggers, YouTubers, and architectural photographers. It also performs well for handheld shooting, thanks to its stabilization and wide field of view.

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Best Applications

Perfect for beginner and intermediate photographers, this lens is ideal for travel, real estate photography, group shots, and content creation. Its price-to-performance ratio makes it one of the best value wide-angle zoom lenses available in the EF-S lineup.