Canon will release the Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens in the RF-S range, in December 2023. This a new RF-S lens for APS-C size cameras. It will be released at the beginning of the month. The planned sales price at Canon Online Shop is roughly $375 including tax.
This lens covers an area equivalent to approximately 16-29mm in 35mm format. This format it possible to take pictures that cannot be taken with standard zoom lenses. In addition to still image shooting such as dynamic landscape photos, this lens takes advantage of the wide angle of view for video shooting, such as Vlogging.
The compact and lightweight design takes advantage of electronic distortion aberration correction on the camera side. That side provides excellent portability with a weight of approximately 150g. Also, the lens length is approximately 44.9mm, when stored. The lens configuration is 12 elements in 10 groups. This includes two UD lenses and one plastic molded aspherical lens. Furthermore, the effective placement of the UD lens corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, achieving high image quality across the entire screen. Fitting with the Canon APS-C line, this lens is versatile and compact.
Canon RF-S10-18mm as a Macro Lens
The Canon RF-S10-18mm shoots close-up photos, with a minimum shooting distance of 0.14m and a maximum magnification of 0.23x during AF shooting. The minimum shooting distance is 0.086m and a maximum shooting magnification of 0.5x during MF shooting. Even when taking close-up shots, users can take advantage of the wide angle of view and bokeh that only an ultra-wide-angle lens can provide. Additionally, the camera comes with a lead screw type stepping motor (STM) to achieve natural and smooth AF even when shooting videos, meeting the growing needs for video shooting for Vlogs or SNS.
