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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS Review

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS

Main Features

  • 18-135mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF-S Mount
  • Weight: 455g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.21x
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Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS Overview

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS is an Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF-S mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS is also available in Canon EF-S mount.

Focal Range

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-216mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m.

Aperture

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f38 at 135mm .

Optical Formula

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 12 groups . Special elements used in this design is Super Spectra coatings.

Lens Hood

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of EW-73B that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Internal Focusing
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 7

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
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APS-C / DX 515gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX Lens Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX
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APS-C / DX 610gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF-S
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-135mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 7.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 6
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements Super Spectra coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.21X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 455g
Diameter 75mm
Length 101mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code EW-73B
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP1116
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