Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF-S
Release Date: 2014-05-13
MSRP Price: $299
Made in: Taiwan, China
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor. It has a 4 group optical zoom system and includes a large-diameter element, an aspherical lens element, a UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings for high-contrast, high-resolution images with minimal glare and aberration. A circular, 7-blade aperture helps ensure fine background blur and the Canon Optical Image Stabilizer system provides up to four equivalent stops of shake correction. The lens has a stepping motor (STM) and a refined focus mechanism for smooth and continuous AF during video recording. It also has a rear focusing system, plus a high speed CPU and improved AF algorithm for high-speed AF; and offers full-time manual focus for quick adjustments. The EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM delivers reliable, speedy and quiet wide-angle performance, making it an ideal lens for everyday photography, travel, stills and video recording.
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 10-18mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C / DX |
| Compatible Format(s) | APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 0.15x |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-29 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 107° 30' |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 74° 20' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 UD Element |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| SWC (SubWavelength Structure Coating) | No |
| Super Spectra Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | No |
| Stepper Motor (STM) | Yes |
| Rear Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.66 |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Plastic |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 2.9 x 2.8 in., 8.5 oz. / 74.6 x 72.0mm |
| Weight | 240g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens Case LP1116, Lens Hood EW-73C |
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