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

BH #CA1845RFS • MFR #4858C002
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Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Key Features
  • RF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 29-72mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/32
  • Two Aspherical Elements
A versatile zoom range in a compact package is the promise of the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. Made specifically for Canon's APS-C-format R Series mirrorless line, it delivers a wide-angle to short telephoto equivalent zoom range of 29-72mm. Plus, a retractable design makes it ideal for everyday carry where you want to stuff the camera in a bag.
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Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Overview

A versatile zoom range in a compact package is the promise of the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. Made specifically for Canon's APS-C-format R Series mirrorless line, it delivers a wide-angle to short telephoto equivalent zoom range of 29-72mm. Plus, a retractable design makes it ideal for everyday carry where you want to stuff the camera in a bag.

Canon has taken care with the optical design, using two aspherical elements and the Super Spectra Coating to minimize aberrations and reduce ghosting and flare. An Optical Image Stabilizer will help ensure sharp imagery, providing up to 4 stops of shake correction or up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS with a compatible camera body. Additionally, the lead screw-type STM AF system is fast enough to keep up with speedy continuous focus while being smooth and quiet enough to work for video.

UPC: 013803342192

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

Color
Black
Focal Length
18 to 45mm (35mm Equivalent: 29 to 72mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum: f/32
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
74° 20' to 33° 40'
Minimum Focus Distance
7.9" / 20 cm
Magnification
1:6.25 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.16x Magnification
Optical Design
7 Elements in 7 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.7 x L: 1.7" / ø: 68.9 x L: 44.3 mm
Weight
4.6 oz / 130 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.505 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 4 x 3.7"

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

good choice

By Menashe
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-23

good lens to buy

The workshop lense.

By major angle
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-09-11

Just got this lense when the RF-S18-45mm Mirrorless Camera came with it. Its definitely more hefty and your basic selfi stick mount maybe overweight. if mounted on a small stick and leaned forward a bit it will fall. The Lense is bigger too so should bring more clarity to media. definitely better then the basic lenses but also doesn't have as much zoom. This is ideal for closeups or objects 5-10 feet away. Alternatively maybe good for landscape style photos. I got it for documenting my work and analysis.

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Will this lens work with the Canon RP Full Frame ...

Will this lens work with the Canon RP Full Frame camera?
Asked by: Billy Joe
The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.4 IS STM Lens can be used on the Canon EOS RP body with a 1.6X applied.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2024-04-29

Does this lens have a metal mount?

Does this lens have a metal mount?
Asked by: stanley
I have the lens and it has a plastic mount
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-08-26

Product photos show a lens hood but the hood is ...

Product photos show a lens hood but the hood is not included in the "Whats is the box" list. Is a hood included? Yea or Nay.
Asked by: Rod
What is the condition of the glass itself?
Answered by: Elizabeth
Date published: 2025-06-28
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