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

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

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: 480g / 1.06 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 96mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.39m
  • Max Magnification: 0.28x
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Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Overview


Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-S Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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APS-C / DX 455gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is a member of Canon's EF STM Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

EF STM Zoom Series Lenses in Canon EF-S Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 375gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
APS-C / DX 480gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 205gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 7x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 96mm. It weighs 480g / 16.9 oz.

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM 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

The Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 STM 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 compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Zoom Lock

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.39m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C: 0.33x - (Compare)
  • Canon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD: 0.29x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
18mm F3.5 F22
135mm F5.6 F38

Optical Formula

Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM'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 STM doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is EW-73B.

Body Colour

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

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

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

Top Alternatives of Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
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 515 g / 1.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
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35mm FF 159 g / 0.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens Canon EF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS
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APS-C / DX 595 g / 1.31 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 490 g / 1.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM
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APS-C / DX 375 g / 0.83 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF-S 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM
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APS-C / DX 575 g / 1.27 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
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35mm FF 650 g / 1.43 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
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APS-C / DX 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Alternatives in Canon EF-S Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
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35mm FF 670 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 455 g / 1.00 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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35mm FF 525 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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 515 g / 1.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM
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35mm FF 795 g / 1.75 lb 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 610 g / 1.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 490 g / 1.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 885 g / 1.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 Yes
Zoom Ratio 7.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements Super Spectra coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.28X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 480g
Diameter 77mm
Length 96mm
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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