Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual

26specifications compared
16differ
10identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual has 2 /7 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (9/7 vs 7/7). The Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM has 0.5 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual (4.5 vs 4). The Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual has 9.7 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (16 vs 6.3). Only the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM has zoom capability. Lens type: Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM, Stereoscopic lens on the Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:7/7
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:9/7
Lens type
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:Stereoscopic lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:64° 30'- 28° 20'
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:45° 30' - 19° 05'
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:74° 20'- 33° 40'
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
Maximum aperture number
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:4
Minimum aperture number
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:16
Zoom capability
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:Yes
- RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:No

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Comparison of RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual
45 specifications	A Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM View product	B Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual View product
Lens system8 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	7/7	9/7
Lens typeDiffers	Standard zoom lens	Stereoscopic lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	64° 30'- 28° 20'	63°
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	45° 30' - 19° 05'	63°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.8 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	74° 20'- 33° 40'	63°
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.15 m
Control ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image sensor format	APS-C	APS-C
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	4.5	4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	6.3	16
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Zoom capabilityDiffers	Yes	No
Focal length rangeKnown for one	18 - 45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	29 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	STM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating features	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.07x
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bayonet
DustproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Moisture-resistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.9 cm	6.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	49 mm	58 mm
LengthDiffers	44.3 mm	41.5 mm
Weight	130 g	130 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	150 mm	110 mm
Package heightDiffers	100 mm	132 mm
Package weightDiffers	200 g	272 g
Package widthDiffers	150 mm	110 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-49	E-58II
Rear lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RF

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