Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8 .

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Product
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Name Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Release Year 2022 1991
Release Date 2022-05-24
MSRP N/A 1349 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Tilt Shift
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type Stepper Motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Maximum 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Construction 7 elements  /  7 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Focal Length 18-45 mm 45 mm
Zoom Range 27 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 81 mm
Length 44 mm 90 mm
Weight 130 gr 645 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon TS-E 45mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-53 EW-79B II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A