Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM

Versatile All-in-One Zoom Lens for Canon EF-S Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a highly versatile zoom lens designed for Canon EF-S mount DSLR cameras. Offering a broad focal length range from wide-angle to telephoto, this lens is ideal for a wide variety of photography styles, including landscapes, portraits, sports, and everyday photography. With advanced image stabilization and fast, quiet autofocus, this lens is a perfect all-in-one solution for photographers who need flexibility without compromising on performance.

Key Features

Broad Focal Length Range

• 18-135mm Focal Length: The lens provides a 35mm equivalent focal range of 29-216mm, offering excellent versatility for capturing everything from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto close-ups.
• Variable Aperture: The f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture provides flexibility across different lighting conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor shooting.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Image Stabilization (IS): The lens features a powerful 4-stop image stabilization system, which reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shots, particularly in low-light conditions and at longer focal lengths.
• Dynamic IS: In video mode, Dynamic IS provides enhanced stabilization, ensuring smoother and more stable video footage, even when walking and shooting simultaneously.

Fast and Quiet Autofocus

• Nano USM Technology: The lens is equipped with Canon's Nano USM motor, which combines the benefits of a fast, smooth, and silent autofocus system. This makes it ideal for both still photography and video, providing quick and accurate focusing without the noise that can disrupt video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Full-time manual focus override allows you to fine-tune focus without switching out of AF mode, giving you greater control over your shots.

High-Quality Optics

• Advanced Optical Design: The lens is constructed with 16 elements in 12 groups, including one UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element and one PMo (precision molded) aspherical element. These elements work together to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, delivering sharp, high-contrast images across the zoom range.
• Circular Aperture: The 7-blade circular aperture helps to create a pleasing bokeh effect, with soft, blurred backgrounds that make your subject stand out.

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: Weighing just 515g (18.2 oz) and with a compact form factor, this lens is easy to carry and is a perfect travel companion. Its compact size does not compromise its performance, making it ideal for a wide range of shooting scenarios.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
• Mount: Canon EF-S (compatible with APS-C DSLR cameras)
• Focal Length: 18-135mm (equivalent to 29-216mm in 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-38
• Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (including 1 UD element and 1 aspherical element)
• Angle of View: 74° 20' to 11° 30'
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.39m (1.28 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.28x
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Dimensions: 77.4mm diameter x 96mm length
• Weight: 515g (18.2 oz)

Additional Benefits

Ideal for Various Photography Styles

• All-in-One Solution: The wide focal length range and advanced features make this lens suitable for a variety of photography genres, including travel, portrait, landscape, and sports photography.
• Enhanced Video Capabilities: With Nano USM and Dynamic IS, this lens is also an excellent choice for videographers looking for smooth and silent focusing, along with stable handheld shooting.