Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review

RF-S 18-150mm F/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review

Here is a Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review. This is one of the less expensive lenses for the RF mount.

At a glance:

  • RF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 29-240mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to f/40
  • One UD Element & Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Photography Blog posted their full Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review. They gave it a “recommended” rating and 4/5 stars. From the conclusion:

The effective 4.5-stop optical image stabilisation system makes this lens more versatile in low-light situations, allowing you to hand-hold the camera in situations where you can’t use a tripod or similar support. This is especially important on the EOS R10 which doesn’t have IBIS.

We did miss having built-in weather-proofing, though, which would offer some peace of mind in the more inclement conditions that this lens may be subjected to, and it would have been nice to see the optional lens hood and bag included in the box.

Auto-focusing proved to be quick, quiet and reliable on the Canon EOS R7 camera body that we tested the lens with thanks to the STM motor, while manual focus over-ride at any time is a great feature, and we didn’t miss having a dedicated AF/MF button on the lens barrel because both the R7 and R10 have one.

Read the review at Photography Blog…

Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review (a genuinely useful lens, D. Abbott)

Canon RF-S 18-150mm F/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review

Here is a Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review by one of our favorite gear reviewers.

At a glance:

  • RF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 29-240mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5-6.3 to f/40
  • One UD Element & Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Dustin Abbott posted his full and comprehensive Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM review. From his conclusion:

There’s no question that the [RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM] didn’t exactly ace my modern testing standards, particularly on the higher resolution sensor of the Canon EOS R7.  This is a lens that is more valuable for its versatility than it’s optical performance in any particular area.  At the same time, however, it does deliver great looking images that hold up well on any level but the pixel level.  And, to be fair, because of the way that modern images are shared there will rarely be opportunities for those images to be seen on a pixel level.  And don’t forget that high magnification that adds even more versatility.

While I would like to have seen Canon’s new APS-C mirrorless lineup launch with some genuinely new and unique lenses, I am glad that the RF-S 18-150mm is part of the opening lineup.  It’s a genuinely useful lens that remains a far more intriguing “kit lens” to me because of great zoom range, compact size, and good enough performance in basically all areas.

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As usual, Dustin Abbott’s reviews come with test charts, sample pics, dynamic range tests, and much more. D. Abbott also provides a video-review that someone might prefer to the written review. It’s here for your viewing pleasure. More reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here.

Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review (real world useful, D. Abbott)

Canon EF-M 18-150mm

Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
At a glance:

  • EF-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 28.8-240mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
  • STM Autofocus System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Combination IS and Stabilized Panning

Reviewer and photographer Dustin Abbott reviewed the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens, one of the latest additions to the EF-M lenses line-up.

Dustin Abbott praises the good sharpness, well controlled vignette and chromatic aberrations, fast and accurate focus, a very well working IS system, and even the macro mode. All in all the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM seems to be a pretty valuable addition to the EOS M system.

In the conclusion he writes:

[…] the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens is going to find a lot of takers among those who buy into Canon’s mirrorless system.  The lens is the largest Canon-branded lens for the system thus far (by a fraction), though it is still very compact and light.  In many ways the size of this lens makes more sense now that the M series has evolved into more of a mini-DSLR than the square-edged original M that had more of a point and shoot profile.  The M3 and M5 aren’t really “pocketable”, and thus this lens makes more sense.  It is still extremely small and light by DSLR standards, and fulfills the mandate of being a light yet flexible alternative to a heavier DSLR kit.

The Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM comes in two color variants (black and silver) and sells for $499. Dustin’s reviews come as video-reviews (see above) along with a written review with a lot of sample pics.

Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM real-world sample pictures (DPReview)

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

EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 at a glance:

  • EF-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 28.8-240mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
  • STM Autofocus System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Combination IS and Stabilized Panning

DPReview posted a set of 23 sample pictures shot with the EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM, one of the few and one of the newer native lenses for the EOS M system.

The EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM sells for $499: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA.

Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM lens specifications leaked

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The Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM looks good on the EOS M5

A new lens for the EOS M5. After some images now also the specifications of the upcoming Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM lens leaked at Nokishita.

  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Lens construction: 13 group 17 sheets (one UD lens, 2 aspherical lens)
  • Aperture number of blades: 7 sheets (circular aperture)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m (wide angle), 0.45m (telephoto)
  • Maximum photographic magnification: 0.31 times
  • Camera shake correction effect: about four stages
  • Filter diameter: 55mm
  • The maximum diameter × length: 60.9 × 86.5mm
  • Weight: about 300g
  • Hood: EW-60F
  • Stepping motor
  • Full-time manual focus

We expect the Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM to be announced on September 15th, along with the EOS M5 and other gear. Stay tuned!

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