Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Review
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The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact and lightweight lens but has a short zoom range and poor maximum aperture. The image quality is mediocre and the build quality is subpar, but the lens is relatively affordable when purchased with a camera.
The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM may not be the most competitive lens compared to others on the market, but it is a relatively affordable option when purchased with a camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes stabilization
- Relatively affordable when bought with a camera
Cons
- Short zoom range
- Unusually dark aperture
- Subpar image quality and build quality
The build quality is subpar, especially for the price, but the lens functions relatively well.
The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact and lightweight lens with a short zoom range and unusually dark aperture. Its full-frame equivalent is 29-72mm, which may not be wide or telephoto enough for some users. The maximum aperture of f/4.5-f/6.3 as you zoom in is fairly poor and does not allow for out of focus backgrounds in your images. However, the lens does include stabilization, making it suitable for video work and helping to get sharper still images. The lens is compact and lightweight, although it is not as small as other kit lenses on the market. The build quality is subpar, especially for the price, but the lens functions relatively well. The image quality, especially at the corners, is mediocre, with softness and distortion issues observed at different zoom levels. However, the lens does have the ability to shoot very close to the subject, which can be useful and creative. Overall, the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM may not be the most competitive lens compared to others on the market, but it is a relatively affordable option when purchased with a camera.
The image quality, especially at the corners, is mediocre, with softness and distortion issues observed at different zoom levels.
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