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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
Available colors
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25 %
4 stars
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8
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
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User rating
60
3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
31 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
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4.0 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
19 %
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2 %
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF-S

Image properties

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
APS-C
Focal length< 5018 - 135
Maximum magnification0.21 x0.28 x
Image stabilisationnoyes

Aperture

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Aperture max1.83.5-5.6
Aperture min2222-38
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades77

Focus

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focus methodInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.350.39
Distance scalenono
Depth of field (DoF) scalenono
Focus distance limiternono

Optics

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
ConstructionFixedZoom
Elements616
Groups512

Design

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliednoyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weight5.64 oz18.17 oz
Diameter2.72 in3.05 in
Length1.55 in3.78 in
Filter size1.93 in2.64 in

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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