Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens
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Product Highlights
- 18-135mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
- Aperture Range: f/3.5-36
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Stepping Motor and Inner Focusing System
- Supports Movie Servo AF Feature
- Smooth and Quiet AF Ideal for Video
- EF-S Mount for APS-C Format EOS Cameras
- Compact Design
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The 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens from Canon is a wide angle zoom lens with an 18-135mm focal range that is equivalent to 29-216mm in the 35mm format. This wide set of focal lengths offers flexibility in shooting everything from expansive landscapes and cramped interiors to group shots, portraits and distant subjects. Optical Image Stabilization reduces the blurred effect of camera shake up to 4 stops and the new Dynamic Image Stabilization improves the look of video while tracking moving subjects or walking with your camera.
This EF-S lens is designed to match the APS-C sensor size and its STM designation (Stepping Motor) gives it a smooth and quiet autofocus that is ideal for shooting video with the Movie Servo AF feature found on select Canon DSLRs. Autofocus speed is achieved thanks to the lens' high speed CPU connection with the camera and its Inner Focusing System. Auto and manual focusing is possible, aspheric and UD lens elements provide quality imaging and a zoom lock ring prevents the lens from accidentally extending. Given its wide focal range, it is particularly compact and lightweight, which is also beneficial when shooting video.
Note! The STM feature of this lens presently works only with the Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital Camera.
- Wide Focal Range
- With 74.2° to 11.3° angle-of-view, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens offers excellent wide angle to telephoto focal lengths with Canon APS-C EOS Digital SLRs. In 35mm format its focal range is equivalent to 29-216mm.
- Image Stabilization
- Canon's Optical Image Stabilization system reduces the effects of camera movement and allows you to shoot sharp images with a 4-stop advantage in low-light conditions.
- Compact Design
- Measuring less than 4" in length and weighing about a pound, the lens boasts excellent portability without compromising optical quality.
- High Speed Autofocus
- An Inner Focusing system, optimized AF algorithm and high-speed CPU connections provide this lens with fast and accurate autofocus.
- Ideal for Video
- The stepping motor (STM) and focus mechanism and a new six-group zoom system offer quiet and smooth autofocus when used with the Movie Servo AF feature on select Canon DSLRs. This is ideal when shooting video so noise and jerky movements do not disrupt your action. The Dynamic Image Stabilization feature in Movie Shooting Mode reduces the effect of camera movement when shooting video while moving.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
18 - 135 mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 29 - 216 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 36 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 74° - 11° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.3' (.40 m) |
| Magnification | 0.28x |
| Groups/Elements | 12/16 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | Front: 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.02 x 3.78" (76.6 x 96 mm) |
| Weight | 16.93 oz (480 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 39 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (25)
- Consistent output (22)
- Easily interchangeable (19)
- Durable (17)
- Lightweight (17)
Cons
- Heavy (8)
- Poor in low light (3)
- Slow focus (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (24)
- Low light (17)
- Video (16)
- Weddings (15)
- Wildlife photos (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (19), Semi-pro photographer (8), Casual photographer (6), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (36)
Most Liked Positive Review
For a
Even putting aside the STM feature, which is nicely matched to the t4i video capabilities, this zoom performs admirably across its full focal length range.Compared to the primes in my bag (Canon 200mm f...Read complete review
Even putting aside the STM feature, which is nicely matched to the t4i video capabilities, this zoom performs admirably across its full focal length range.Compared to the primes in my bag (Canon 200mm f/2.8 II L, and 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake) this lens does a very solid job for a zoom. It's incredibly versatile due to its substantial range and surprisingly light and compact form (when retracted). As a result, you can use it all by itself for outings, family events, hikes, vacation, etc. without hauling along a lot of lens gear. Although it's a tad slower than wider aperture alternatives, the quality of the image at even its f/3.5 full open is quite respectable. What little color aberration you might detect at the outer fringes of the image can be easily addressed in DPP or Lightroom. In any event, you have to blow up the image significantly to find such issues anyhow - for family/vacation/walk-around shots, you'll never notice.Of course, to be fair, if you want to go high end with L glass/prime lenses, of course you'll see a difference. But this is a non-L zoom that's really nicely designed - and works wonders across a wide range of FLs at a very affordable price point.If you use this as your walk-around zoom, and then perhaps add a few primes of selected lengths, you won't be lacking for any need that might arise. Having said that, if I ONLY had ONE lens I was allowed to take along on a long trip (even though I have more expensive lenses to choose from) this would be the one.(PS - I bought this as my "kit" lens with my t4i and am really glad I did)
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Most Liked Negative Review
The jury is still out
Like the roving focus area, but it can kill your work if you are not mindful.
Had a hard time w manual focus if the initial focus is way off. Like the weigh...Read complete review
Like the roving focus area, but it can kill your work if you are not mindful.
Had a hard time w manual focus if the initial focus is way off. Like the weight and zoom range. I am still used to my old zooms, found the auto zoom too slow when shooting in low light. Prefer my 18-55 or old 50-200. Will keep working on it.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Dogs And Horses
- Dog shows
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I have the 18-55 and 55-250 lens for my Canon T3i and found I always had the wrong lens on for what I was shooting. This lens is perfect for the candid shots I take.
I have nothing negative to say about this lens. My photos have never looked better!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
This lens is kinda perfect for most of the times. Zoom is good, its good and good size. you can put this one and don't have to worry about changing it too much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Nice all around lens, good for portraits and some zoom.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I bought into canon for this lens and one other one. I use it for my all round travel lens. The image quality is very good all along the focal length and doesnt drop hardly at all near the corners. Stopping down the aperture doesnt make any noticable difference in image quality either, which is good, because the lens isnt designed to be very fast to begin with.It's great for times when you want to get your friends in the foreground and keep the background in focus, then turn around and snap a quick shot of the entertainment farther away for your photo album. Just the turn of a switch, and you have the best video lens made for a dslr! There are some prime lenses you will want to look at for better action shots or low light situations regardless, but this one stacks up fine for everyday use.I love the look and feel. Very quiet and fast focus too. I cant think of any downsides besides the price when bought without a kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
This lens is one of the most useful I have ever purchased for both photo and video. Excellent focal range, and the autofocus is the quickest I have ever come across. Absolutely reccomend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Canon T4i
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I really enjoy the clarity and distance of this product. In my opinion if you have a dslr, this should be your starter lens. The 18 - 52 range is not enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Great picture quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
The STM lens were not available when I bought my T4i a year ago. The kit lens I got was the 18-55 non-STM. I shoot a lot of video. the STM autofocus is great. Focus is not quite as fast as my Sony HD video camera but is not a problem with most situations. Image quality is sharp. The lens is very light so it's not a problem using it all of the time. Autofocus is super quite. I would recommend this as an everyday walk around lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Lens hood
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I have used this lens for indoor and outdoor photos
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Much Barrel Distortion
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I have an old full-frame 28-135 IS lens that I stopped using long ago. This new lens has a significantly greater range that is ideal on an APS-C camera. I expect to still use my 17-55 f2.8 IS for it's bigger maximum aperture and less distortion, but the zoom range, really quick and silent auto-focusing, good image-stabilization, and light weight of this lens may make it the one I use most often--at least when I travel.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
The lens is light, consistent, durable, fast autofocus and great for portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
USE IT WITH A CAMERA CANON XTI Y t4i, AND WORKS GREAT, GOOD AND WIDE ANGLE ZOOM, SUFFICIENT TO MY WORK ..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Kids
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Covers a nice range so that I don't have to change lenses much. It's not an "L" butthen it doesn't cost like and "L" either.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I purchased this lens with my T4i and based on the reviews I read, they were all accurate since this lens is very quiet. The standard T4i kit lens is very loud when autofocusing and is terrible to use for video capturing. This lens removes that problem and can autofocus without pesky motor noise. It is a tad slow when focusing but when shooting with a DSLR and no external audio capturing device, I'd rather have a slow focus than ruined audio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital Camera (Body Only)
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I use this with a Canon Rebel T4i. I have tested it with video and photos and it feels sturdy and smooth to manually focus.
The IS and STM features seem to work quite well.
Over all very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Very versatile zoom range with above average picture quality for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Lot better than the 18-55 that comes stock with the cam this one is lot more valuable then the price difference
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- The T4i is the best cam to go with it
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
I really enjoy this lens, and with the Canon 100-400 lens, it covers all of my needs, especially wildlife photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
What can't you shoot with this lens! Great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Even though this lens is a f/3.5-5.6, it takes a 67mm filter and is quick. The clarity is terrific, and it's very quiet. Exceptional kit lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens:
Essential lens if you plan on shooting video. Well built, solid, great pics.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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