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 |