Northlight has posted their initial review of the new Canon EF-S 10-18 f/4.5.5-6 IS STM lens. As you would expect the lens appears to be a very good deal at $299, although it's not going to set any benchmarks for optical performance. It is however, a great completement to your APS-C stills or video kit if you don't need ultra wide angle very often. If you do, there are better and more expensive options out there.
Says Northlight:
“If you're not used to ‘shooting wide' then this lens is a very welcome addition to Canon's line-up. At appreciably less cost than the EF-S10-22, the 10-18mm surprised me with its build quality and optical performance. The image stabilisation adds to its general purpose usefulness and partly makes up for its relatively restricted aperture.”
Canon EF-S 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM $299: Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama
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