Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Versatile all-in-one zoom with Nano USM technology
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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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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Learn & Master Photography with 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 |


