Canon RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Announced

Lens News

by Jeff LochNovember 2^nd, 2023

Alongside the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, Canon has just announced two new “entry-level” and more affordable lenses: the RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS. The RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is the first wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C EOS R cameras, and this is a compact and lightweight option weighing only 150g/5.3oz. The RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS is a compact super-telephoto zoom lens that covers full-frame image sensors and has built-in image stabilization. So, let’s take a closer look at these!

A little over a year after the release of the Canon EOS R7 and R10, the first mirrorless hybrid APS-C cameras in the EOS R lineup, the company continues to expand its lineup of lenses with affordable and versatile options: the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS.

Canon RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM – features

The Canon RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is a wide-angle zoom lens compatible with all APS-C Canon EOS R-series cameras, including the EOS R100, EOS R50, EOS R10, and EOS R7. This compact lens weighs only 150g/5.3oz, and thanks to its collapsible design, it stays compact in the closed position. However, the lens will extend at every focal length when you zoom in or out.

On the lens, you’ll find a zoom ring and a user-assignable control ring. For the first time on a Canon RF lens, the control ring has no click-stops. As you can see, the lens has no AF/MF switch on the lens barrel to change your autofocus settings. Indeed, you’ll have to change your AF/MF settings in the camera’s menu.

Inside, the Canon RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM features an STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus drive system. According to Canon, it should provide smooth video autofocus performances. Also, if your Canon camera is compatible, you can benefit from digital focus breathing correction, which compensates for unwanted lens breathing.

Furthermore, this wide-angle zoom lens has built-in Image Stabilization up to four stops optically and up to six stops if you coordinate it with your camera’s digital IS.

Lens design

The lens design of the Canon RF-S10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM consists of 12 elements in 10 groups, including two UD-glass and one aspherical element, to reduce chromatic aberrations and lens flares. The aperture diaphragm consists of seven blades. The minimum focus distance is 14cm/5.5in in Autofocus and 8.6cm/3.4in in Manual focus mode. The front filter diameter is 49mm.

Canon RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM – features

The Canon RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM is a compact super-telephoto zoom lens that weighs 4.5 lbs/2.05kg for a length of 12.4 in/31.4cm at 200mm when the lens is retracted. Indeed, as you zoom in, the lens barrel extends.

This super-telephoto zoom lens covers full-frame image sensors, it is dust and weather-resistant, and it has a built-in image stabilizer up to 5.5 stops. The lens comes with a rotatable tripod mount, and if 800mm is a bit short for you, it is compatible with Canon’s RF 1.4x and 2x tele extenders.

On the lens, you’ll find a zoom ring, a focus ring, and a user-assignable control ring. Furthermore, it has two user-assignable function buttons, one AF/Control/MF switch, and a switch to turn the image stabilization On and Off.

Lens design

The lens design of the Canon RF200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM consists of 17 elements in 11 groups, including three UD lenses. The aperture diaphragm consists of nine blades. The minimum focus distance is 0.8 m/2.62 ft at 200mm. Lastly, the front filter diameter is 95mm.

Pricing and availability

The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM will be available in December for $329. An optional lens hood (codename: EW-53B) will be available as an option. The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS will also be available next month for $1899.

For more information, please visit Canon’s website here.

What do you think about these two new Canon RF lenses? Do you often use super-telephoto zoom lenses? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!