The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS with a length of 95mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS and the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS weighs 310g, which means it is 205g (39%) lighter than the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS which has a weight of 515g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS has the Canon EF-S lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Canon EF-S mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f3.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-150mm and
8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-216mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
