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Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

The one-lens travel solution for the R7 and R50: an 18-150mm stabilized superzoom covering wide to short telephoto in a 310g package. Its beginner tier reflects the convenience-over-optics tradeoff inherent to a wide-range zoom with an f/3.5-6.3 aperture. Great for travelers who want to leave spare lenses at home; not the pick for low-light work.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall63±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness85
Compatibility60
Confidence82
Pro Readiness41
Upgrade Path59
Value57

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
mountCanon RFSourced
coverageAPS-CSourced
focal length18 150mmSourced
max aperturef/3.5-6.3Sourced
filter thread (mm)55Sourced
stabilizedyesSourced
weight (g)310Sourced

7/7 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • One-lens travel kit for R7/R50

Who should skip this

  • Low light

Where to buy

List price $569

$500 at one retailer — below the $569 list

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Ecosystem

Canon RF mount (native)

Compatibility

Built around Canon RF mount. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Buying today, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM scores higher for less — the smarter pick in lenses unless you specifically want this one. See it →