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

18-135mm
f/3.5
Zoom
Stabilized
480 g
Min focus 0.39 m

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Quick answer

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

Verdict

A handy single-lens option for APS-C, especially for casual video.

About this lens

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-135mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. A versatile walk-around zoom with image stabilization for Canon APS-C cameras.

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

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 18-135mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2012
Optical construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.39 m
Maximum magnification: 0.28x
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 480 g
Length: 96 mm
Diameter: 76.6 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM?

Travel
Family photography
Video
One-lens kits

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°

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Frequently asked questions

Is the EF-S 18-135mm STM good for video?

It suits casual video thanks to quiet STM focusing and stabilization. The variable aperture can cause slight exposure shifts while zooming.

Can the Canon EF-S 18-135mm be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.