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

Affordable ultra-wide angle zoom for APS-C cameras

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 19
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 9519B002

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format DSLR cameras
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS STM (Stepping Motor) for smooth, quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with EOS DSLR phase detection systems
VIDEO Optimized for silent movie autofocus
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

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

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Format APS-C
Focal Length 10-18mm
Aperture Range f/4.5-5.6 to f/22-29
Elements/Groups 14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum Focus 0.22m (0.72 ft)
Max Magnification 0.15x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 67mm
Stabilization 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer
Autofocus STM Stepping Motor
Weight 240g
Dimensions 74.6 x 72.0 mm