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EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
- 18-135mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- Stabilized
- 455 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
Quick answer
The 2009 EF-S 18-135mm, the first of Canon's 18-135 travel zooms. It has image stabilization and covers about 29-216mm on APS-C.
Pros
- Useful 7.5x zoom range
- Image stabilization
- 67mm filters
- Close focus of 0.45m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Visible distortion
- No STM or USM motor
Verdict
An APS-C travel zoom, later succeeded by STM and Nano USM versions.
About this lens
This 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C superzoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer. A versatile walk-around zoom with image stabilization for Canon APS-C cameras.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-S
- Focal length
- 18-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2009
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 6
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 455 g
- Length
- 101 mm
- Diameter
- 75.4 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS?
- Travel
- Everyday APS-C shooting
- Family events
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–216mm | 9.5–64° | 11.4–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this EF-S 18-135mm and the STM version?
The STM version uses a quieter motor suited to video. The earlier version has a conventional micro motor.
Is the EF-S 18-135mm stabilized?
Yes, it has optical image stabilization, which helps with handheld shots at the long end.
Can I use the EF-S 18-135mm on full-frame cameras?
No, it only mounts on APS-C EF-S bodies. On EOS R cameras it works through the EF-EOS R adapter in crop mode.
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