Brand: Canon
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type: Ultra-Wide Lens
Lens Mount: EF-S
What's something new for Canon this month is the announcement of their two new wide lenses namely Canon EF-16-35mm f/4L IS USM and the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM in addition to its EF and EF-S lenses line-up. Both lenses were introduced last May 13, 2014 together with the Canon EOS 100D White Edition. Accordingly to the Press Release, these wide-angle lenses provides photographers with the ability to capture stunning photographs and videos of spacious landscapes.... These newest lenses might be a great tool for those who do Photo-journalism and Travel Photography given its wider range scopes.
For this particular post, let's try to dig more and review instead the Canon EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM including its key specifications.
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM with an aperture of f4.5-5.6 is an ultra wide-lens designed to be a video lens for APS-C users. Other APS-C Sensor size EOS models are also compatible with this lens however both Canon EOS 70D, Canon EOS 100D and the Canon EOS 700D are considered to be a great companion for this lens given a larger part of video capabilities for instances.
Aside of being an ultra-wide lens, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm comes with an Optical Image Stabilizer with 4.0 equivalent stops for blur-free and/or shake-correction producing excellent high resolution images, and STM (Stepping Motor Technology) for silent and smooth focusing on shooting videos with continuous auto-focusing. Additionally, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM comes with 7-blade circular aperture diaphragms producing soft backgrounds, 1 UD lens element for chromatic aberration reduction throughout its maximum zoom range of 18mm and multi-layer lens coatings for excellent color balance minimizing flares. Not only that, this ultra-wide lens comes at a very affordable price at $299.00 converted to Php at almost P13,000.00.
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM also comes with full-time manual focus allowing manual focus adjustments while in AF mode.
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type: Ultra-Wide Lens
Lens Mount: EF-S
What's something new for Canon this month is the announcement of their two new wide lenses namely Canon EF-16-35mm f/4L IS USM and the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM in addition to its EF and EF-S lenses line-up. Both lenses were introduced last May 13, 2014 together with the Canon EOS 100D White Edition. Accordingly to the Press Release, these wide-angle lenses provides photographers with the ability to capture stunning photographs and videos of spacious landscapes.... These newest lenses might be a great tool for those who do Photo-journalism and Travel Photography given its wider range scopes.
For this particular post, let's try to dig more and review instead the Canon EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM including its key specifications.
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM with an aperture of f4.5-5.6 is an ultra wide-lens designed to be a video lens for APS-C users. Other APS-C Sensor size EOS models are also compatible with this lens however both Canon EOS 70D, Canon EOS 100D and the Canon EOS 700D are considered to be a great companion for this lens given a larger part of video capabilities for instances.
Aside of being an ultra-wide lens, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm comes with an Optical Image Stabilizer with 4.0 equivalent stops for blur-free and/or shake-correction producing excellent high resolution images, and STM (Stepping Motor Technology) for silent and smooth focusing on shooting videos with continuous auto-focusing. Additionally, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM comes with 7-blade circular aperture diaphragms producing soft backgrounds, 1 UD lens element for chromatic aberration reduction throughout its maximum zoom range of 18mm and multi-layer lens coatings for excellent color balance minimizing flares. Not only that, this ultra-wide lens comes at a very affordable price at $299.00 converted to Php at almost P13,000.00.
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM also comes with full-time manual focus allowing manual focus adjustments while in AF mode.
Optical Features (Specifications):
Lens
Focal Length:
|
10-18mm
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35mm film format equivalent focal length :
|
About 16-29mm
|
Lens
Construction (Elements/Groups):
|
14/11
group
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Camera
Mount Type:
|
Canon EF-S
|
Format
Compatibility:
|
Canon
(APS-C Sensor)
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Aperture:
|
Maximum:
f/4.5 - 5.6
Minimum:
f/22-29
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Number of Diaphragm Blades:
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7
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Closest Focusing Distance (m):
|
0.22
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Maximum
Magnification (x):
|
0.15x (at
18mm)
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Image Stabilizer:
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Yes (4.0)
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Auto-Focus
Actuator:
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STM
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Filter Diameter (mm):
|
67mm
|
Weight
(g):
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240 g
|
Maximum Diameter x Length (mm):
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74.6 x 72.0
|
Accessories:
Lens
Cap:
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E-67 II
|
Lens Hood:
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EW-73C
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Lens
case/pouch:
|
LP1116
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Rear Cap:
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Lens Dust Cap E
|
Extender
Compatibility
|
Not Compatible
|
CONCLUSION:
Overall, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm IS STM is a better ultra-wide lens for price-conscious photographers.
REASONS TO BUY (PROS):
- Ultra Wide Lens (10mm)
- Compact and Lightweight (240 g)
- Excellent image quality with affordable price
- With 4 f-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) Technology (Counters image blur)
- With Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element for sharp, high-contrast and crisp images
- With enhanced Super Spectra Coatings for true color balance, glare-free and clear HD images
- With Stepping Motor Technology (STM) for silent and smooth focusing
- Compact and Lightweight (240 g)
- Excellent image quality with affordable price
- With 4 f-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) Technology (Counters image blur)
- With Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element for sharp, high-contrast and crisp images
- With enhanced Super Spectra Coatings for true color balance, glare-free and clear HD images
- With Stepping Motor Technology (STM) for silent and smooth focusing
WEAKNESSES (CONS):
- No USM (Auto-focus Ultra-Sonic Motor)
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