The lens that stays on the camera, and its aperture tells you how it was built · review
Canon’s all-in-one zoom for its APS-C RF bodies, from 18 to 150 mm with stabilization rated up to 4.5 stops, sold by Amazon.com for about $569.
The RF-S 18-150mm covers wide landscapes to distant details. Canon designed it for its APS-C RF bodies, such as the EOS R50 on our mirrorless shelf, and it replaces a two-lens kit.
The aperture is f/3.5 at 18 mm and f/6.3 at 150 mm. That second figure decides what the lens can do in a dim room or at dusk: at full zoom, it needs light or a higher ISO.
Canon rates the optical IS at up to 4.5 stops, rising to 6.5 with an IBIS body. Dynamic IS steadies walking video at the wide end, and the STM motor focuses quietly.
Amazon.com sold it at about $569.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 2, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Mount | Canon RF, designed for APS-C; full-frame EOS R bodies crop automatically |
|---|---|
| Focal range | 18-150 mm, an 8.3× zoom |
| Aperture | f/3.5 at 18 mm, f/6.3 at 150 mm |
| Stabilization | Up to 4.5 stops; up to 6.5 stops with bodies that have IBIS, per Canon |
| Video | Dynamic IS at the wide end for walking shots |
| Autofocus | Lead-screw STM, quiet for video |
| Coating | Super Spectra |
| Amazon reference | B0B2KSJBR4 |
Yes, but the camera crops automatically to the APS-C area, so you lose resolution. It is designed for APS-C RF bodies.
Canon quotes up to 4.5 stops, and up to 6.5 with an EOS R body that has in-body stabilization. The listing does not name the test protocol, so treat these as maker figures.
An equivalent focal length is a calculation: it describes the field of view on a full-frame camera. The focal length engraved on the lens never changes. On Canon APS-C, 18-150 mm frames roughly like 29-240 mm on full frame.
At $569, it is the 2 cheapest of the 3 models in this category published here.
8.2/ 10
The sensible single lens for a Canon APS-C RF body. Pair it with a fast prime for low light.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Mount | Focal range | Aperture | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF-S 18-150mm IS STM | $569 | Canon RF, designed for APS-C; full-frame EOS R bodies crop automatically | 18-150 mm, an 8.3× zoom | f/3.5 at 18 mm, f/6.3 at 150 mm | Up to 4.5 stops; up to 6.5 stops with bodies that have IBIS, per Canon |
| Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN (E) | $499 | Sony E, APS-C (DC DN) | 18-50 mm | f/2.8 at both ends | None in the lens; relies on the body |
| Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | $748 | Sony E, APS-C | 18-105 mm (27-158 mm equivalent, per Sony) | f/4 at both ends; minimum f/22 | Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $569 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Owners of a Canon EOS R50, R10 or R7 who want one lens for travel.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Sony E, APS-C · 18-50mm · constant f/2.8 · Contemporary line · small and light · in-camera aberration correction
A small, constant-f/2.8 standard zoom for Sony APS-C cameras, with 1,733 ratings at 4.7 stars, sold by Focus Camera for about $499.
Best for: Sony APS-C owners who want a brighter everyday zoom than the kit lens.
≈ $499
Sony E, APS-C · 18-105mm power zoom · constant f/4 · Optical SteadyShot · 72mm filter · 7 blades · two ED and three aspherical elements
A Sony G power zoom for APS-C with a constant f/4 aperture and optical stabilization, popular for video, sold by Amazon.com for about $748.
Best for: Sony APS-C video shooters who want smooth power zooms and steady exposure through the range.
≈ $748
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A budget 4K action camera with a 2-inch touch screen, electronic stabilization, a dive housing rated to 131 feet and two batteries in the box, sold by AKASO for about $85.
Best for: A first action camera for bikes, beaches and snorkeling, bought by someone who wants everything in one box.
≈ $85
