Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0572C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2015 2022
Release Date 2015-10-13 2022-05-24
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 249 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,16
Aperture
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 45 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 45 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 7 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Two aspherical elements
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 15-45 mm 18-45 mm
Zoom Range 30 mm 27 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 69 mm
Length 45 mm 44 mm
Weight 130 gr 130 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-53 EW-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A