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Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

The most affordable ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs — covering a 16–29mm full-frame equivalent range with built-in image stabilisation. Designed exclusively for EF-S mount cameras like the 90D, it delivers surprisingly good sharpness for its price and weight. An essential wide-angle option for landscape, architecture, and interior photography on any Canon APS-C DSLR. EF-S mount only — not compatible with full-frame Canon EF bodies.

GearFrame's Take

The most accessible ultra-wide for Canon APS-C DSLRs — lightweight, IS-equipped, and very affordable for the coverage it provides.

Starting from
£249 new
RRP £259.99
Used from £120 (eBay)
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Value & Depreciation
£300
Launch price
→
£239
Today
=
20%
Value drop
Over ~12 years, this lens has cost roughly £5/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2014
Launch price
£299.99 (2014)
Focal Length
10–18mm
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Canon EF / EF-S
Dimensions
74.6mm diameter × 72mm length
Weight
240g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video
Optical IS
4-stop IS
Min. Focus Distance
22cm minimum focus distance

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16 cameras compatible with the Canon EF / EF-S mount.

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EOS 1000D
£36
EOS 450D
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EOS 450D
£39
EOS 40D
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EOS 40D
£51
EOS 500D
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EOS 500D
£57
EOS 70D
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EOS 70D
£68
EOS 600D
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EOS 600D
£82
EOS 7D
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EOS 7D
£95
EOS 100D
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EOS 100D
£102
EOS 1300D
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EOS 1300D
£115
EOS 650D
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EOS 650D
£135
EOS 700D
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EOS 700D
£166
EOS 7D Mark II
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EOS 7D Mark II
£219
EOS 750D
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EOS 750D
£226
EOS 250D
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EOS 250D
£325
EOS 80D
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EOS 80D
£360
EOS 90D
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EOS 90D
£849
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.8
Street
6.0
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
4.9
Vlogging & Video
7.7
Filmmaking
4.8
Documentary
4.9
Landscape
6.1
Casual
6.2
Food
3.2
Architecture
5.8
Astrophotography
4.5
Underwater
5.2
✅ Great For
📱
Vlogging & Video 7.7 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 3.2 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
🧑
Portrait 3.8 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
🌌
Astrophotography 4.5 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
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