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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Pros

  • The compact size and broad zoom range is very attractive
  • The build quality has been improved compared to its predecessor
  • AF speed is very snappy and absolutely silent

Cons

  • Canon didn't supply one for review
  • barrel distortion that disappears by 35mm
  • fabrication costs within Japan are too high for these lower margin lenses

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 16
  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 18, 135 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto, Wide angle

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Pros

  • The compact size and broad zoom range is very attractive
  • The build quality has been improved compared to its predecessor
  • AF speed is very snappy and absolutely silent
  • Both the zoom and especially the focus ring operate smoothly
  • the lens works also perfectly nice for conventional photography
  • comfortable to hold and easy to use
  • blur quality is decent
  • smooth and very quiet focus acquisition
  • service and customer support is among the best available
  • color misalignment is especially strong at 18mm
  • The stabilizer for still works perfectly

Cons

  • Canon didn't supply one for review
  • barrel distortion that disappears by 35mm
  • fabrication costs within Japan are too high for these lower margin lenses
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  • veil somewhat and will produce a few ghosting effects
  • the lens is not exempt from some chromatic aberrations
  • background blur sometimes looks restless
  • condom edges are visible in the bokeh balls
  • The lens does not get much longer when zooming in or out (
  • they are not as fast as USM motors

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EF-S
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min22-38
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements16
Groups12
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 UD element
  • 1 Aspherical element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight18.17 oz
Diameter3.05 in
Length3.78 in
Filter size2.64 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length18 - 135
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent29 - 216
Angle of View11 - 30
Maximum magnification0.28 x
Image stabilisationyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.39
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
Focus distance limiterno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Zoom lockno
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS - Lab Review / Test
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OpticalLimits - Lens reviews and beyond!

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.05.2016
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM review
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Published: 28.05.2017
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM review
4.0

Not the longest zoom range but still a good all-rounder

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens
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Published: 11.04.2016
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens
4.4

An update to the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens with a new Nano USM AF motor that supports faster autofocusing.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.06.2016
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review
4.0

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a sharp lens with a long zoom range and a fast USM motor that pairs well with Canon's Dual Pixel AF technology.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.05.2016
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the new kit lens for the EOS 80D camera. Is it just a throw-away lens that you should upgrade as soon as possible, or is it actually worth using? We've tested the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM on the EOS 80D to find out...

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Review
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Published: 01.09.2009
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Review

Looking for a Canon 18-135mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS USM review-so-far | Cameralabs
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Published: 08.09.2017
Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS USM review-so-far | Cameralabs
4.0
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review - DustinAbbott.net
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Published: 04.05.2016
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares his thorough review of the new Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with the new Nano USM - an exciting new focus system!

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