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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon

EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Verdict at a glance

  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 275g.
  • Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM reaches further (135mm vs 55mm).
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2013 vs 2012).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 18-135mm 18-55mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Released 2012 2013
Blades 7 7
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 12 11
Af motor STM STM
Elements 16 13
Weight g 480.0 205.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 67 58
Length mm 96.0 75.2
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 76.6 69.0
Min focus m 0.39 0.25 (closer focusing)
Max magnification 0.28 0.36

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

A mid-range superzoom for Canon APS-C cameras with a stepping motor tuned for smoother video autofocus, plus optical stabilization.

Pros

  • Wide 18-135mm range
  • Quiet STM focusing
  • Image stabilization
  • One-lens versatility

Cons

  • Variable aperture
  • Plastic build
  • Corner softness at long focal lengths

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

A common kit zoom for Canon APS-C cameras with image stabilization and a stepping motor, compact and light for everyday shooting.

Pros

  • Image stabilization
  • Quiet STM focusing
  • Light and compact
  • Closest focus 0.25 m

Cons

  • Slow variable aperture
  • Plastic construction
  • Limited zoom reach

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