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

Versatile all-in-one zoom for APS-C cameras

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 6097B005

Key Features

OPTICAL 16 elements in 12 groups with one UD and one PMo aspherical lens
AUTOFOCUS Stepping Motor (STM) technology for smooth, quiet video AF
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of shake correction
ZOOM RANGE 18-135mm focal length (29-216mm equivalent on APS-C)
APERTURE 7-blade circular diaphragm for pleasing background blur
MIN FOCUS 0.39m (1.28 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 67mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon EF-S mount APS-C DSLRs
CONSTRUCTION High-quality polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
VIDEO Optimized for Movie Servo AF on compatible EOS bodies
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for travel photography
MOUNT Canon EF-S mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-135mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-38
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 74u00b0 20' - 11u00b0 30'
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.28x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 67mm
Dimensions 76.6 x 96 mm
Weight 480g
Image Stabilization Yes, 4 stops
AF Motor STM (Stepping Motor)
Mount Canon EF-S
Format APS-C
Hood EW-73B (Optional)