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

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

Focal length
18–150 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
310 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
12 cm
Length
84.5 mm

At a Glance

This superzoom for Canon RF on APS-C covers 29-240 mm in full-frame equivalent, a wide focal range. It weighs 310 g, making it compact, and has an optical stabilizer. At 12 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 1:1.69 (0.59x). It suits travel, everyday shooting, product and macro work. The aperture is f/3.5-6.3.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
150 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/40
Elements
17
Groups
13
Weight
310 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
12 cm (4.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:1.7 (0.59×)
Length
84.5 mm (3.33 in)
Diameter
69 mm (2.72 in)
Released
June 2022

Manufacturer data: global.canon, canon-europe.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM fit?

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 29-240 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMTamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXDSigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS ContemporaryTamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Focal length18-150 mm18-300 mm16-300 mm17-70 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.7f/2.8
Weight310 g625 g625 g530 g
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance12 cm15 cm17 cm19 cm
Length84.5 mm123.6 mm121.4 mm117.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM weigh?

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM weighs 310 g. It is 84.5 mm long with a diameter of 69 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM use?

The Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM is 12 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-240 mm in full-frame terms.

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