What is the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM best used for?

Landscape, Architecture, Travel.

How much does the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM cost in the UK?

The EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM starts from £259 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

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

Name: EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

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

£259 new

Used from £98 (Wex Photo Video)

Average price across retailers: ~£259

Available at 4 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£259

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Wex Photo Video used

£98

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£190

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Core

Released

2014

Aperture

f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Canon EF / EF-S

Dimensions

74.6mm diameter × 72mm length

Weight

240g

Weather Sealed

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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Canon

Canon EOS 90D

£849

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Landscape

9.0

Architecture

9.0

Travel

7.0

✅ Great For

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Landscape 16mm equivalent ultra-wide coverage with IS — captures dramatic wide scenes handheld on any Canon APS-C DSLR.

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Architecture Ultra-wide coverage handles facades and interiors — very close focus distance useful for interior detail shots.

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Travel Lightweight and compact — easy to carry alongside a standard zoom for wide-angle travel shots.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →