Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Review
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0:00 Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Intro
0:47 Build Quality & Size
2:42 Image Quality
3:25 Focal Length
4:40 Image Stabilization
5:44 Autofocus
6:22 Full-Frame Use
7:01 Price
7:21 What I Don't Like
8:02 Summary
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Very thorough and helpful video. Thank you!
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Great review! Thank you 🙏 😊
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Congrats on your first 1,000! 🙂
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Very good video review. Keep up the good work!
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Excellent review! Subscribed!
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Helpful for me 😊
I've been diligently searching for a good camera besides the Sony A7III and this video (and the recommended one) convinced me to go with the Canon EOS 7 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens. I wish you had affiliate links so I can purchase them through that ! Thank you so much my good sir ! You are a tremendous help. Keep up the good work, cheers.
Thank you so much for the comment, I appreciate it! Enjoy the new camera and lens!!! I have to reapply for the Amazon affiliate links one of these days! Thanks again! 👍
Have the a7iii and the r7 , with this lense and i am extremely disappointed in the r7 , problem is where i live i wont find anyone buying that waste of money back
Great video!
Thank you, I appreciate it! 👍
Thanks
I am getting more and more convinced that I made a mistake only buying the R7 body. Bought it as a b cam to my R5, mostly to have a decent video camera shooting CLOG without the dreaded 30min record limit. But the camera is nice and light, good to carry around in case there is something nice to take pictures of. Unfortunately my standard 24-105 f4 is not wide enough on the side end and also pretty heavy, defeating the purpose of the R7. Thanks a lot for the great review - loved your presentation of the minimum focal distance 🙂
Like I said in the video I was just looking to buy the body only. The lens has been a pleasant surprise and the light weight and portability of it make it easy to throw on the camera and walk around. I had to get Angus Young into the video somehow!! Thanks for taking the time to comment! 👍
my EXACT position right now. i have both the body and the one with the kit lense. deciding which to open and which to return. i rented an R7 and finding even the 16mm RF lense on the R7 is still pushed in too far
The RF 16mm is a full-frame lens so when put on the R7 it crops in, making it basically a 24mm equivalent. The 18mm on the RF-S 18-150mm would be a little wider at the wide end. I also use the Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens with the adapter on my R7 for any ultra-wide angle stuff.
@@ScooterMediaVideosso the measurements on the RF-S lenses are actual mm in aps-c bodies? Meaning an 18 mm actually looks like an 18mm instead of a 28mm?
@@leokingkong100 technically there is still a 1.6x crop factor with any Canon aps-c body, meaning that if you use an 18 mm RF-S lens on an aps-c R7 body, it will be cropped in more, compared to an 18 mm RF lens on an R6 full-frame body even though the RF-S lenses are made for crop sensor cameras.
Have you tried USB-C to headphone jack to check audio during shooting? If the available USB-C to headphone jacks of the phone work in Canon R-10 please let us know. Please
I don't own a Canon R10 to test this and the R7 does have a headphone jack for monitoring the audio when shooting.
Thank you !
You're welcome! 👍
Great stuff Scott - I'm looking at buying the R10 as my first proper camera outside of a smartphone and have been wondering whether you can get away with just a kit lens for most things until you start branching out into dedicated (and more expensive) glass. Turns out the 18-150 might be just the ticket! Thanks.
I think you can definitely get away with using just the kit lens for most things. The 18-150mm has proved to be quite the little workhorse lens for me lately.👍
Hi Scott, thanks for a very helpful video. I have the combination of the R7 plus the kit lens and I think it is a very light but very capable walk-around camera and travel camera. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment David! I agree the R7 and the kit lens are a great little combo!
@@ScooterMediaVideos I have been thinking to get this. Suits what I need as hobby.
@@juhaaavalaakso455 it is a great little lens that I use alot more than I thought I would.
Could you make an in-depth analysis about the use on a full frame sensor please? 👉👈. Btw, nice review 👌
Thank you! I am not sure how in-depth I could go about use on a full-frame sensor, when I put it on the R6 it crops in automatically and works the same as on the R7. There's no noticeable difference between the two.
Ohhhhhh...very nice. Thank you 🙌
Great video. I purchased for use on my R6 to complement my 24 -105 (red ring) and use on my RP as a 2nd Camera. Also subscribed. Thanks
Thank you! It really is a great little lens! 👍
Ich habe mir die Linse auch nur gekauft um schneller an die R7 zu kommen, aber mittlerweile mag ich sie sehr gerne. Speziell für den Gimbal weil sie so leicht und flexibel ist. Leider ist sie mir für Indoor Sachen fast zu Lichtschwach ohne externe Beleuchtung. Aber die IS macht die Linse alleine zum unschlagbaren Allrounder.
I totally agree, it's a great all around lens that is super lightweight. It would be nice if it was a little faster for low light performance though.
I've been searching around about this camera and the 850D, R50, etc etc.. Think I will go for this baby with the same lens.
Lens performs quite decent!
I used to have the 650D, 750D and 650Da, this seems decent
I've been very happy with the R7 and the RF-S 18-150mm lens. A nice small setup with good results. 👍
@@ScooterMediaVideos I am just restarting photography, so I can't justify getting higher end than the R10 😅 even though I would love to, but wouldn't use its full potential. R10 with that 18-150mm seems way too appealing, also I visit the zoo quite a lot.. Them giraffes will be up and close 😉😊
@@SlapbackGOD sounds good! The R10 is a great little camera as well!
Very good review scott. I purchased R10 with 18-150mm lens few days ago. This is my first camera, i thought it will perform best in every condition but in low light it struggles like most of the smartphones.
What should i do?
Will 50mm f1.8 rf lens will make the difference?
Yes this lens isn't the greatest for low light because the aperture is f3.5-6.3. Anything with a lower aperture like an f1.8 or f1.4 will be better in low light. The 50mm would be better in low light and is fairly inexpensive.
The" nifty fifty" F1.8 can be picked up for less than $200 US, which is an excellent option. That said, I used the M mount version of the 18-150 on my Canon M6 II, and I thought it was was an solid performer. So I was keen to pick up the RF version when I upgraded to the R7. The zoom range makes it a great "walking around" lens, and the OIS works well with the R7's built-in IBIS, for both stills and video. I routinely use it for sports videeography, where one lens covers the entire field! You're right of course about the low light limits, where F3.5 is the maximum aperture. However, improved high ISO noise performance in modern sensors and de-noising software mean that the old truisms about "native ISO" no longer apply. I routinely default to ISO 1600, dialling it up if needed. I have no difficulty with noise even in large prints, though I rarely have to push the DXO de-noising algorithm to DeepPrime territory unless I shoot at ISO 6400 or 12,800. If you haven't had a chance to play around with these tools, I would recommend the 30 day trial of something like DXO or Topaz. Curiously, I found that I like DXO PhotoLab for both de-noising and image editing, as it has a very natural work flow, which has transformed my approach to low-light. Moreover, the de-noising app can also be had as a stand-alone or plug-in for LightRoom if you prefer.
How's your experience with R10 after a year? One way to surely better the low light, is to use a speedbooster with a full frame EF lens.
This makes more light into the lens with a wider angle.
Dear Scott
Nice & very informative video. Very well explain about RF 18 - 150 mm STM lens.
I'm going to buy Canon EOS R7.
What is the results of the print copy?
Some reviewed that this kit lens is only good for vlogging, insta, tik tok, etc. Its prints are not enough good. Image quality degrades.
Whether its worth to buy this lens along with the Camera body.
Suggestions awaited.
Thanks
Arun 🇮🇳
Hello, and thank you for the comment! To be honest I only use the R7 and the 18-150mm kit lens for video, I very rarely take photos and have never printed anything out.
Thanks for video! 👍 I would like to ask, does it suit for full frame Canon EOS R?
It's probably not the best for a full-frame camera as it is meant for aps-c size sensors. You'd be better off buying a full-frame lens.
No. It is a Rf-S Lens
Hi Scott, thanks for the review. How does this lens compare with the Tamron 18-400 in terms of image quality and focusing speed? I am using the Tamron 18-400 with my R7 ,and have been considering getting this lens. Thanks in advance!
Hello, I have never used the Tamron 18-400 so I can't really compare the two. I also only use the R7 and this lens for video, but as far as video performance goes...I have been very happy with this lens and it's performance. The image quality and focusing speed are great...and I really like how small and compact it is.
@@ScooterMediaVideos Thanks for your reply. I bought a used Canon RF-S 18-150mm to try it out. I have found it superior to my Tamron 18-400 both in terms of focusing speed and image quality, so much so that I have sold my Tamron.
@@slices17 that's great to hear! 👍
This vdo really useful. I am thinking to purchase canon Eos R10. But it doesn't has weather sealed. Is this the big deal?
If you're someone that needs to use the camera in the rain then it's a big deal, if not it shouldn’t be an issue.
I am getting a vignette at 150mm when pointed towards sky or any clear view...Same with all?
Is this while shooting videos or photos? With or without an ND Filter?
Nice review.
I have the R50 and the kit 18-45. For travel, should I go with 18-150 or 100-400?
Thanks! This will depend on what you want to shoot. If you are trying to shoot animals or birds that are far away, obviously the 100-400 is going to give you a lot more zoom. If you are looking for something that is more of an all around lens the 18-150 might be better, but definitely less of a zoom. Totally a personal preference depending on what you want to capture.
The 18-150 is very versatile and works perfectly with the R50. I would recommend buying this.
@@thilobraun3440 Thanks a ton!
I have just bought a R10 with the 18-45 kit. I was looking for lens similar to the RF-S 18-150 you reviewed. Should i buy it or an other lens with an adaptor? What do you suggest
If it were me, I would try to sell the 18-45 kit lens and then get the 18-150 lens.
@@ScooterMediaVideos thanks!
Whats the step up from thjis lens to one with similar lenght? I want sealing (used with R7) and NOT plastic bayonette.
If you want something with weather sealing, you need to get something from their full-frame line of lenses. The only thing that I can think of is maybe the RF 24-105mm f4 or the EF 24-105 f4 with adapter. There aren't really any other similar focal lengths with weather sealing at the moment.
If you do put a full-frame lens on the R7 it will crop in so the 24-105mm is approximately 38-168mm on the R7.
The R7 is not weather sealed, so a weather sealed lens makes no Sense.
Can we use rf canon rf 24-105 mm f4-7.1 stm on canon r10 camera. The both lens cannon rf -s- 18-150mm and can rf 24-105 mm f4-7.1 stm , which one is better for canon r10 camera.plz reply me
Yes, you can use any rf or rf-s lenses on the R10. The RF 24-105mm is a full-frame lens but will work on the R10. I would suggest the RF-S 18-150mm for the R10. It's much smaller, has a better focal distance and has a lower aperture.
@@ScooterMediaVideos thank u ...
Whats the autofocus noise like on the 18-150? Ef lenses make a loud clicking noise which makes an onboard mic unusable
What is the difference between full frame and ASP-C? Should I always try and convert the Asp-c number to full frame for the actual focal length?
The difference between full-frame and aps-c camera is basically the sensor size. A full-frame camera has a larger sensor than an aps-c camera. You don’t necessarily have to convert anything but just know that if you put a full-frame lens on an aps-c body it will have a crop factor and the image will be zoomed in. This isn’t a bad thing if you’re trying to get extra zoom out of a lens.
@@ScooterMediaVideos ahh ok that makes sense, thanks for the response, ill gladly subscribe!
Have you tried the 18-150 vs the 24-105? I am thinking the 24-105 but whats your opinion
I have not tried the 24-105 but I’m assuming you mean the version that is f4-7.1. This lens is slower than the 18-150 and has less of a focal range than the 18-150. The 24-105 lens if for a full-frame too so if you use it on an aps-c body it will become approximately 36-168mm. If you are buying for aps-c body I would get the rf-s 18-150, if buying for a full-frame I’d go for the rf 24-105mm.
@@ScooterMediaVideos yah I just got R50, so the rf-s lenses will be best on that body?
@@QBDad18 yes the rf-s would be best. The rf lenses will work on the r50 but will just ‘zoom in more’ due to the crop factor.
Which lens would you recommend for the R7 of Canon RF-S 18-150mm or Canon RF 24-240mm?
I would recommend the RF-S 18-150mm for the R7, it is smaller, and works really great with the R7. The other lens is a full-frame lens making it approximately 38-385mm on the R7 which means 38mm is as wide as you can go with that lens.
@@ScooterMediaVideos Thank you! What about Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM. Have you tested it? Is it recommendable?
@@johnnynyhammer134 I have not tested the 55-210mm. I guess it depends on what you are shooting...the 18-150 gives you a much wider field of view at 18mm where as the 55-210mm gives you more on the long end. I did notice the 55-210 is much slower at f5-7.1, so something else to consider.
I exclusively use the R7 at the moment for all of my photography. From wildlife and landscape, to portraits and action. It really depends on what you're going for. The biggest consideration with choosing a lens for the R7 is what type of photos you will be taking. The APS-C crop is something you will have to contend with on any non-RF-S lenses. While I'm not a master photographer, I am very familiar with the R7. It is a highly capable camera.
With that said, they're both versatile lenses, but there is that crop factor to consider with RF lenses. RF-S lenses are made for APS-C sensors. Honestly, I'd have both, but that's because I like to keep my options wide open.
I should’ve watched ur video before i bought r10. Got 18-45mm as a kit lens..
I haven't actually tried out the 18-45mm but I know it is nice and small...you could always sell that lens and pick up the 18-150mm if you'd prefer it.
"only 5 inches long" i take offence to that 😂
What i can agree with is that its a time saver with the 18 to 150 , but image quality and the r7 ? Sorry but have also a sony a7iii and using a lot of my ef lenses from my old 2000d on both and r7 doesn’t have as good an image , even after someone said that full lenses aren’t as good on apsc and i used an efs lens on both , except for the automatic cropping on the a7iii was still better on the sony and also worse than the 2000d.
So since i am dissapointed in the image quality with nearly all lenses i wont talk bad about the lens but the r7 isn’t worth its price.
Oh and i bought the r7 for the allegedly better image quality over my 2000d plus the possibility of using the lenses with an original canon adapter , yes r7 is faster in saving , yes it has more settings , no it has not a better image quality , 2000d kit 400€ ,r7 kit 1700 😢
I’m not sure you can compare the more expensive full-frame Sony to a lower end Canon APS-C but in my use which is mostly just video it has been a great companion to my full-frame Canon R6. Also this lens is a kit lens, so it’s not going to give you the best image ever…I was impressed with the image I got for the price.
@@ScooterMediaVideos not angry even if it sounds like that after reviewing sorry.
quite funny that the canon has the same pricetag than the a7iii and a more mp and gets called low end?
and i can definitely compare the r7 to the low end 400€ 2000d i still have and that one makes better pictures #also with the kit lens .
btw i implied that i tried for all equality 1. the kit lenses on all three 2. a range of ef and efs lenses also on all three and the 2000d and a7iii where always better than the r7.
Notice I get slight distortions using this lens... I try to keep from using the lens in fully retracted or fully extended positions.. This is my 1st Mirrorless camera
Hmmm, I have used this lens quite often and haven't noticed any distortion with it.
@@ScooterMediaVideos I do railway photos so I think first group of High Speed shots and the second group is where I am finding the distortion... Looking to change the SD card to make sure it's not the lens or camera.
Can I use this lens on the Canon R50?
Yes, you can use this lens with the Canon R50.
This one vs 18 135 efs ..
What do u think ?
I would go with the RF-S 18-150mm, it's newer technology, better focal range and you won't need an adapter to put it on one of Canon’s mirrorless cameras.
@@ScooterMediaVideos good points ... but does have better image quality than old one ?
Old one have faster aperture
@@nalsaffar6328 I have never used the old one so I don't know, but it is 7 years old and I'm sure the new technology in the new lens will provide better image quality.
Would you prefer 18-150mm than rfs 55-210mm as all around lens?
I would prefer the 18-150mm over the 55-210mm as an all around lens because I shoot most things in the 18-50mm range, and the 18-150mm is alot wider. It is also a faster lens at f3.5-6.3 vs f5-7.1 for the 55-210mm.
I now have M50 with several lenses including the 55-200 but if I would have to start with EOS R I'd get the 18-150 mm. The 18-45 mm is very slow. I wonder did Canon deliberately cripple it to sell the 18-150 mm.
Can we shoot online teaching videos on 75 inch digital panel board from this lens? Planning to buy canon r7 with this lens 18-150 but unable to understand that it can record my online teaching videos on digital board of 75 inch or not! My brother also need to make short videos related to dance for Instagram reels & UA-cam shorts. Does this camera along with this lens is enough for my both needs? Reels videos will be shot outside, & teaching videos on digital panel board will be shot inside in proper lighting of bulbs. Please help me & guide me as I'm very confused after looking r8 but I'm liking r7 more but fear about capturing board as my 18 mm lens will increase 1.6 times means will become 29mm so it can capture 75inch digital board with awesome quality while teaching online to students. Please help ❤ your old subscriber ❤❤
I'm not sure I understand the question about the 75 inch panel...are you wanting to hook the camera up to the panel when using it or do you mean to watch the videos on after they are done and edited or do you mean filming the actual panel board? This camera and lens will work fine for your brothers Instagram reels and shorts.
It just like I'm shooting something of 75 inch display. Full frame sensor camera requires big laptop or system to edit its file or the video file produced by full frame camera is equivalent to crop sensor camera. Please explain.
@@iNavneet the video files are the same from full-frame and crop sensor
@@ScooterMediaVideos I'm pretty confused in deciding a camera which can produce premium output in videos. There is a channel "tech through lens" he has made a video 15 days ago stating that canon r7 is best video camera for beginners. I just want a best video camera which should be future proof & really good in recording videos. I want awesome video from my camera. I'm a teacher so I teach on digital board of 75 inch like TV display on which we can write digitally. So need to record the teaching in camera then I'll edit & post on my UA-cam. 2nd thingz my brother need it for making short videos. The lens kit can record 75 inch display area very well as lettere will appear on that screen. Will I have to buy any other lens apart from kit lens along with R7? Choosing r7 because of its kit lens & big battery & image stabilization. Please guide me should I still buy canon r7 for videos in the era of canon R8 or not?
@@iNavneet I believe the Canon R7 and kit lens will be perfect for your needs.
Hello everyone, I'm an amateur, but I love photography, I don't know what to buy from a camera (budget is not a problem), can anyone recommend?
Is there anything specific that you will be photographing? Landscapes? People? Sports?
@@ScooterMediaVideos Yes, landskapes and animals...most...
@@Liam1.1.1 ok every camera manufacturer makes good cameras nowadays, I have only used Canon my whole life so I can recommend them. If budget is not an issue the Canon R5 will give you stunning images...if you want something a little less expensive but still full-frame the Canon R6 Mark II is a great option as well...if you want even a little less money you can go with the Canon R7 which is not full-frame but is a great small and compact option that will still give you amazing photos. You will also need a lens that is wide enough for landscapes but can also zoom into get animals as well.
This or the RFS 50-210mm?
Totally a preference thing, I prefer shooting most things in the 18-50mm range but if you’re shooting birds or need more zoom than the 50-210mm might suit better.
Is this lens good for sports photography?
This lens would be ok for sports photography as long as there’s lots of light...it is not the fastest lens and therefore doesn't work the greatest in low light situations. The focal range from 18-150mm is great for sports though.
@@ScooterMediaVideos Hmmm ok. I’m stuck on whether I should just buy this lens, or buy a lens adapter, and buy the EF-75-300 mm lens. Which one do you think would perform better?
@@ethanamadou8462 what camera are you using?
Canon r10
@@ethanamadou8462 I think the RF-S 18-150mm would be better suited for the R10
can i use it in my M50?
No, unfortunately it will not mount on the M50.
what zoom lense would you recommend for me. i have canon m50 and i cant decide which one. preferably kinda like this lense
@@itsaBella444 you can get the EF-M 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM lens which is basically the same lens but will mount on the M50...just make sure it is the EF-M version and NOT the RF-S version.
I'm a newbie in Cameras and Photography. I'm glad you replied on my comment! 😊😊 thanks a lot!
@@itsaBella444 no problem, thanks for watching! 👍
Plastic lens mount? What?
Yes, it does have a plastic lens mount.
Reasonable price? Lol yeah for Canon it is! With plastic mount and no hood included!
Yes, as someone who uses the lens all the time, I believe it is reasonably priced for what you get.
I bought my Canon R10 with this exact lense a couple of days ago.... I'll be trying it out over the weekend
This is a far cry from my trusted EOS ELAN
🤣...
Lol, enjoy the new camera and lens!! 👍
i sub'd #996
Thank you, I appreciate it!!😀
I absolutely don’t care how it performs. It looks sooooo stupid. I just can’t. It’s just an EF-M lens pre-adapted in a clownish fashion.
You’re better off adapting the EF-M lenses. They perform about the same and look much better.
I've never actually paid much attention to the look of it but now that you pointed it out, it certainly does look different than most lenses. Lol!!! It's definitely weird not having any buttons or switches on it.
@@ScooterMediaVideos The switches don't concern me, but the funnel shape does. It's so absurd.
You CANNOT adapt an m-lens to the R series.
@@klauspaehler6553 What I meant is that Canon adapted it by simply changing the design to the RF mount...and in a clownish ugly way.