EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STMvs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM (2014) Starting from £239 new Best for Landscape, architecture & interiors View EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
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Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013) Starting from £399 new Best for Travel, everyday & family photography View Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Landscape, Architecture & Interiors — EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM (2014): The most accessible ultra-wide for Canon APS-C DSLRs — lightweight, IS-equipped, and very affordable for the coverage it provides.

Travel, Everyday & Family Photography — Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013): The standard zoom to start your Fujifilm X system — versatile, sharp, and with built-in OIS for handheld freedom.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The ef-s 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM (2014)Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013)
Price £239 £399
Sensor f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) f/2.8–4 (variable max aperture)
Video 22cm minimum focus distance 35cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet, ideal for video
Stabilisation 4-stop IS OIS (3.5 stops) — effective for handheld shooting
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 240g 310g
Dimensions 74.6mm diameter × 72mm length 65mm diameter × 70.4mm length
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STMFujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
Landscape
9.0
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Architecture
9.0
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Travel
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
7.0
Street —
7.0
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