Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.
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Product |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Name | Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2022-07-12 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motor | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 13 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 15 mm F6,3 at 30 mm Variable Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ultra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element. Uses Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC). | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length | 15-30 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 15 mm | 37 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
No
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Weight | 390 gr | 200 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-73E | EW-60C |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |