Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Versatile all-in-one zoom for EOS M cameras

Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 1375C002

Key Features

OPTICAL 17 elements in 13 groups with UD and aspherical elements
ZOOM RANGE 18-150mm focal length (29-240mm equivalent)
APERTURE f/3.5-6.3 variable aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
STABILIZATION Built-in Image Stabilizer with up to 4 stops compensation
AUTOFOCUS STM (Stepping Motor) for smooth, quiet AF performance
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m at 18mm
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon EF-M mount mirrorless cameras
FILTER SIZE 55mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION Compact and lightweight design for travel photography
VIDEO Optimized for video with quiet STM focusing
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
WEIGHT Approximately 300g for portability
MOUNT Canon EF-M mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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

How-to Use Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-150mm
Max Aperture f/3.5-6.3
Min Aperture f/22-40
Lens Construction 17 elements in 13 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.25m (at 18-50mm)
Max Magnification 0.31x (at 150mm)
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 55mm
Diameter 60.9mm
Length 86.5mm
Weight 300g
Mount Canon EF-M
Stabilization Yes (4 stops)
Focus Motor STM
Weather Sealing No