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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- Inner focusing system
- With one UD and one PMO aspheric lens
- Zoom ring lock even prevents the lens from accidently extending
- Focus Adjustment : Inner focusing system
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Quality of material | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | — |
Auto focus | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.7 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | — | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | — | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | — | Auto Focus | Stepper motor | Manual Focus |
minimum focal length | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | — | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | 135 millimeters | — | 85 millimeters | 135 millimeters | — | 55 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 55 millimeters | 45 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 135 millimeters | 250 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.09 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.16 pounds |
ASIN | B008UGMLWQ |
Item model number | 6097B002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #201 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 8, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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Product Description
The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is ideal for video and still images alike, featuring refined Image Stabilization system that delivers up to four equivalent stops of shake correction throughout the zoom range; and offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end.
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Cannon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Designed to exceed expectations and ideal for video and still images alike, the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM marks a new standard for EF-S lenses. It features a refined Image Stabilization system that delivers up to four equivalent stops of shake correction throughout the zoom range; and offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end, while remaining even more compact in size. This EF-S lens supports the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR's Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting by utilizing a new six-group zoom system and the adoption of a stepping motor and focus mechanism. High-speed autofocus is achieved thanks to an Inner focusing system, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithm. Appearing for the first time in a Canon lens is Dynamic IS (Movie Shooting Mode only) that uses a wide image stabilization correction range to help ensure steady video while shooting when walking.
Whether shooting movies or stills, image quality is phenomenal, with one UD and one PMo aspheric lens providing high resolution and high contrast images with reduced chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range. A 7 blade, circular aperture ensures beautiful, soft backgrounds and optimized lens coatings ensure excellent color with minimized ghosting and flare. A zoom ring lock even prevents the lens from accidently extending.Specifications
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: Focus Adjustment: Zoom System: Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 18-135mm, 1:3.5-5.6 Inner focusing system
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3.1 x 3.8 inch, 16.9 oz. / 76.6 x 96.0mm, 480g Lens Construction: Closest Focusing Distance:
Filter Size: 16 elements in 12 groups
1.3 ft./0.39m
67mm
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Customers like the focus, value, noise, weight and image quality of the camera lens. For example, they mention it focuses very fast, it's excellent value for money, the STM motor is quiet and it'll fit in a pocket. That said, they say it'd be great for everyday carry as it''s not too heavy. Customers are also impresseded with the contrast and color, saying it has good contrast and is perfect for typical snapshots.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an excellent, solid lens that takes sharp photographs. Some are also impresseded with the build quality and overall workmanship. Overall, customers find the lens to be a decent starter kit lens for still shots.
"...was expecting a kit lens 18-55 type of bokeh but I have to say this lens is VERY good (when I say VERY, I mean VERY close to prime)...." Read more
"Great stm lens that’s pretty universal. I take it just about everywhere" Read more
"...Just very solid and reassuring quality feeling. It is definitely lighter than a full-frame zoom. The lens extends quite a lot when zoomed out...." Read more
"...Quality- The Quality on the lens is really nice, its a solid lens and just a bit heavier than my 55-250. However it feels better in the hand...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes very clear, focused photos with nice bokeh. The optics and size make it perfect for typical snapshots, with good contrast and color. They also say that the lens meets all their needs in fine style and is marvelous for video. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I am truly impressed! This lens is extremely sharp in the center, I have found it is sharp throughout the focal range and exceedingly sharp in the 35..." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, silent, and focuses very fast. The color rendition is good. The lens looks good and has a premium feel...." Read more
"...So far, I am pleased with close-up photos and landscapes. The colors are much clearer and details are super sharp The end of the lens is 67mm, so..." Read more
"This is a great walk-around all purpose lens that gives you a superb image quality at all focal lengths...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the lens. They mention that it focuses very fast, has a great focal length range, and is quiet. Some say that the lens is perfect for one-lens-only use and has incredibly long zoom range. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this versatile lens.
"...The zoom ring is very nice and smooth along with the electronic manual focus ring. Both feel extremely upscale with the ribbing and ease of use...." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, silent, and focuses very fast. The color rendition is good. The lens looks good and has a premium feel...." Read more
"...The auto focus is fast and since I don't use my camera for videos I can't comment on the lens for that...." Read more
"...Focus is very quick and silent (which can be disconcerting at first) and image quality is excellent...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lenses. They say it's an excellent value for the money, a great seller to buy from, and worth the additional weight to their bag.
"...build quality, and performance I believe it is probably the best value for a lens with it's focus range...." Read more
"...They both are very cheap, look good, and serve me well.Long story short - I am very happy with my choice...." Read more
"This is a very expensive item and I’m so glad I found it used and at an amazing price! No issues!..." Read more
"...For that price it is a tremendous value and at 449 I still would give it 5 stars! I would definitely go refurbished I had no problems at all!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well as expected, and is sturdy. Some say that the STM system works well, and that the lens serves them well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...They both are very cheap, look good, and serve me well.Long story short - I am very happy with my choice...." Read more
"...No issues! Didn’t come in original packaging but it is in perfect shape!" Read more
"...Yes it's obviously been used and super cleaned...but it performs like new!Thanks to the seller for quick response!" Read more
"...Again though, for this price, it does quite well...." Read more
Customers find the lens very quiet when focusing. They also appreciate the STM motor's quiet operation. Customers also mention that the focusing is neither audible nor distracting during videos.
"...Performance (in my opinion) is stellar. The lens is EXTREMELY quiet while focusing and zooming (I would say audibly non-existent)...." Read more
"...The lens is sharp, silent, and focuses very fast. The color rendition is good. The lens looks good and has a premium feel...." Read more
"...The lens is very quiet when focusing as well. My white box lens is new with no warranty card included...." Read more
"...Enter the 18-135mm STM. Not only is the STM motor virtually silent, it's fast enough to keep focus while you shoot..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the lens. They mention that it is great for everyday carry, convenient, and not too heavy. They also say that it has a good weight to it as medium to larger lenses tend to have, and does not feel like a burden. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...However, it is not too large or too heavy and does not feel like a burden. Just very solid and reassuring quality feeling...." Read more
"...It is not too heavy and meets my needs of not having to switch out lenses all of the time...." Read more
"This is a great walk-around all purpose lens that gives you a superb image quality at all focal lengths...." Read more
"...It is a great general purpose and travel lens and offers great qulaity." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lens. Some mention that it has a good size and weight, and adapts well to a small frame. However, others say that the STM is slightly smaller in barrel diameter, making it big and heavy.
"I own a Canon EOS Rebel T6. This lens fits beautifully. I mainly shoot landscapes, nature and gardens...." Read more
"...The most it can open at 85mm is f5.6. It is big and heavy at almost 600g. It is expensive at 600 new and 530 gently used..." Read more
"...is an awesome lens -- super quiet AF, great focal length range, good size and weight, and superb quality even compared to my heavier/more expensive "..." Read more
"...lens because it is flexible, has a wide range of focal length and adapts well...." Read more
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Onto my experience(s). From what little I could read from the sparse reviews out there, this lens was suppose to be very close optically to the 15-85 (since I don't have a copy of the 15-85, I have to rely on MTF charts). There is some barrel distortion at 18mm, appox. the same as the 15-85 at 15mm, but it goes away very quickly on my copy between the 18-24 range. One thing I do like about this lens is there's plenty of space between the 18 and 24, it's not crammed together like other lenses on the wide end. The lens is a 3.5-5.6 aperture. In its progression you'll hit 4.0 in the 25-35mm range, 4.5 40-50mm range, 5.0 in the 55-80mm range and 5.6 from 85-135. On the 60D, be sure to load the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration profile from Canon to eliminate any fall-off.
Physically, this lens is bigger than I thought it would be (I don't know why I was expecting anything different really). It's about a 1/4 of an inch shorter than the previous 18-135 and about a 1/2 inch longer than the 15-85. Weight is about 1 oz more than the previous 18-135 and about 3 1/2 oz less than the 15-85. Diameter is roughly the same for all these lenses. The overall feel of this lens is superb. You really feel like it has enough heft to not be considered a plastic piece of junk but not so much that it creates a "boat anchor" feeling around your neck. The zoom ring is very nice and smooth along with the electronic manual focus ring. Both feel extremely upscale with the ribbing and ease of use. About the manual focus ring, you can over-ride AF anytime by half-pressing the shutter and rotating the MF ring (negating the need to flip the switch to MF each time you want to focus yourself).
Performance (in my opinion) is stellar. The lens is EXTREMELY quiet while focusing and zooming (I would say audibly non-existent). Fluid is the best way to describe it. Everything flows in a way that makes you appreciate what the lens is doing, it's really a very refined, artistic, sensory appealing and tactile accomplishment (again, in my opinion). Zooming is fast. Focus is fast and spot-on. This lens focuses almost instantaneously. One thing that surprised me was the bokeh of this lens. I was expecting a kit lens 18-55 type of bokeh but I have to say this lens is VERY good (when I say VERY, I mean VERY close to prime). I am truly impressed! This lens is extremely sharp in the center, I have found it is sharp throughout the focal range and exceedingly sharp in the 35-85mm range. The lens profile will correct for any fall-off you might get in the corners. I have not found any color fringes yet although I haven't "pixel-peeped" a lot of the close-ups and I haven't had it for that long to begin with. Color balance is VERY good. I truly enjoy the warm/vivid colors this lens captures.
In closing, this lens has exceeded my expectations in every way. I think this lens is a bargain in the $400-$500 price range (although the MSRP is $549.00). With the optics, build quality, and performance I believe it is probably the best value for a lens with it's focus range. Obviously prime lenses and L glass are going to trump this lens but for the price/performance/ergonomic ratios, good luck. Canon really has produced a winner here. Feel free to comment or ask if you have any specific questions about the lens...
EF-S 15-85mm can go 3mm wider but stops at 85mm. The most it can open at 85mm is f5.6. It is big and heavy at almost 600g. It is expensive at 600 new and 530 gently used (at the moment of my review).
EF-S 18-135mm STM has much longer reach. I do not think I will ever need anything longer than 135mm (equivalent of 216mm on a FF). I can cover wide angle by purchasing a wide zoom (like a Tokina 11-16mm f2.8), which I intend to do anyway. EF-S 18-135mm STM is not as heavy (at about 450-500g) and is a little brighter (f4.5 at 85mm). It is also more affordable at 550 new and 400 gently used (at the moment of my review). Also, I personally think that EF-S 18-135mm STM is a little sharper.
Therefore, I decided in favor of longer reach, newer design, lighter weight, and (subjectively) better image quality. And saved some $$ in the process.
I have had this lens for about 3 months now. I can tell that it is not a small or unnoticeable lens (especially with a hood). However, it is not too large or too heavy and does not feel like a burden. Just very solid and reassuring quality feeling. It is definitely lighter than a full-frame zoom. The lens extends quite a lot when zoomed out. The front element is not rotating (good for using filters). The filter size is 67mm.
The lens is sharp, silent, and focuses very fast. The color rendition is good. The lens looks good and has a premium feel. Zoom and manual focus are smooth.
There is some distortion, but most Canon bodies can auto-correct for that. All you need to do is download the lens profile from the Canon site and then set your camera to use this profile. It is also easily correctable in post-processing if you shoot RAW.
To protect the lens, I bought Fotodiox Lens Hood and AGFA Lens Cap (much more convenient than the original one). They both are very cheap, look good, and serve me well.
Long story short - I am very happy with my choice.
Warning: This is a dedicated APS-C lens. It will not work on a Full-Frame body!
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Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2023
Es arbeitet sehr leise und die Schörfe der Fotos ist bestens.