Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is the quintessential “everyday” zoom for Canon’s APS-C mirrorless R-series cameras. Designed with a sleek, retractable profile, this lens delivers a versatile 29-72mm equivalent focal range in a package small enough to carry all day. Whether you are capturing wide-angle landscapes, street photography, or casual portraits, this lens offers the perfect balance of portability and optical performance for the traveling creator.

Compact Design & Versatile Range
Retractable “Pancake” Form Factor: The clever retractable design allows the lens to maintain an incredibly small footprint when not in use, making it ideal for stuffing into a small bag or even a large pocket.

Versatile 29-72mm Reach: Spanning from wide-angle to short telephoto, this range is perfect for everything from group shots and vlogging to tighter, more focused snapshots.

Optimized for APS-C: Specifically engineered for the RF-S mount, it takes full advantage of the smaller sensor size to keep the overall camera system lightweight and balanced.

Sharp Optics & Advanced Stabilization
Aspherical Precision: The optical layout features two aspherical elements that work to minimize aberrations and ensure edge-to-edge sharpness throughout the zoom range.

Super Spectra Coating: Canon’s specialized coating is applied to reduce ghosting and flare, maintaining high contrast and color fidelity even when shooting in tricky lighting.

Up to 6 Stops of Stabilization: The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of shake correction on its own. When paired with a compatible EOS R body featuring In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), it achieves up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS, enabling sharp handheld shots in low light.

Smooth Performance for Stills & Video
Lead Screw-Type STM Motor: The stepping motor (STM) is designed for speed and discretion. It is fast enough to track moving subjects for stills, yet smooth and near-silent for professional-looking focus transitions during video recording.

Full-Time Manual Focus: Easily override the autofocus for fine-tuned creative control without having to toggle switches.

7-Blade Circular Diaphragm: The aperture design contributes to a pleasing, natural bokeh quality in the out-of-focus areas of your images.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 18-45mm (29-72mm Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/32

Lens Mount: Canon RF-S

Filter Size: 49mm

Weight: Approx. 4.6 oz (130 g)