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

Versatile all-in-one zoom with Nano USM technology

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 1276C005

Key Features

OPTICAL 16 elements in 12 groups with one UD and one aspherical element
AF MOTOR Nano USM technology for fast, smooth, and silent focusing
STABILIZATION In-lens Image Stabilizer offering up to 4 stops of compensation
ZOOM RANGE 18-135mm focal length (29-216mm equivalent on APS-C)
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for pleasing background blur
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for Canon APS-C EOS DSLR cameras
POWER ZOOM Compatible with optional Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1
MIN FOCUS 0.39m (1.28 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-quality polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
WEIGHT Approximately 515g (18.16 oz)
DIMENSIONS 77.4mm x 96mm
ACCESSORIES Compatible with EW-73D lens hood

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

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 USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-135mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36
Lens Mount Canon EF-S
Format Compatibility APS-C
Angle of View 74u00b0 20' - 11u00b0 30'
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.28x
Optical Design 16 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Focus Type Nano USM
Image Stabilization Yes, 4 stops
Filter Size 67mm
Dimensions 77.4 x 96 mm
Weight 515g
Hood EW-73D