Canon EF-S 18–135mm lens
Canon EF-S 18–135mm lens
The Canon EF-S 18–135mm lens is a standard to short telephoto telezoom for Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with an EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 29–216mm. With its 7.5× zoom range, it is placed into the superzoom category. Canon offers further lenses with even higher zoom ranges, such as the EF-S 18–200mm lens (11× zoom range).
Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS
The original version of the lens, the f/3.5–5.6 IS, was introduced in 2009 with a suggested retail price of US$499.99. It is the standard kit lens for the Canon EOS 60D and EOS 7D, and is an alternative kit lens in some markets for the EOS 600D/Rebel T3i.
Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM
A new version of the lens, the f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, was announced on 8 June 2012, alongside the EOS 650D/Rebel T4i/Kiss X6i. The "STM" stands for "Stepping Motor", a new autofocus technology claimed by Canon "to smoothly and silently focus" and "achieve continuous AF while recording video" when used with the 650D (and presumably future Canon bodies).[1] Its suggested retail price was US$549.99 at introduction. It was an alternative kit lens for the 650D, and is now an alternative kit lens for the 650D's successor, the EOS 700D/Rebel T5i.
This STM version, in some markets, is available as a kit lens for the Canon EOS 70D, as is also the Canon EF-S 18–55mm lens in its STM version.
Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
The latest addition of the 18–135 series is the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, announced on 17 February 2016. New features are the new Nano USM and the possibility to connect the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, which allows a soft zoom for video. The lens is also available as bundle with the Canon EOS 80D, which was announced same date.[2]
Specifications
| Attribute | f/3.5–5.6 IS | f/3.5–5.6 IS STM | f/3.5–5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  | ||
| Key features | ||||
| Full-frame compatible | No | |||
| Image stabilizer | Yes (4 stops) | |||
| Environmental sealing | No | |||
| Ultrasonic Motor | No | Yes | ||
| Stepping Motor | No | Yes | No | |
| L-series | No | |||
| Diffractive Optics | No | |||
| Macro | No | |||
| Zoom Lock Lever | No | Yes | ||
| Technical data | ||||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | |||
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-38 | |||
| Construction | 12 groups / 16 elements | |||
of diaphragm blades | 6 | 7 | ||
| Closest focusing distance | 0.45 m (1.5 ft) | 0.39 m (1.3 ft) | ||
| Max. magnification | 0.21× | 0.28× | ||
| Horizontal viewing angle | 64°30'–9°30' | |||
| Diagonal viewing angle | 74°20'–11°30' | |||
| Vertical viewing angle | 45°30'–6°20' | |||
| Physical data | ||||
| Weight | 455 g (16.0 oz) | 480 g (17 oz) | 515 g (18.2 oz) | |
| Maximum diameter | 75.4 mm (3.0") | 77 mm (3.0") | 77.4 mm (3.1") | |
| Length | 101 mm (4.0") | 96 mm (3.8") | ||
| Filter diameter | 67mm | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Lens hood | EW-73B | EW-73D | ||
| Retail information | ||||
| Release date | September 2009 | June 2012 | March 2016 | |
| Currently in production? | No | Yes | ||
| MSRP US$ | $499.00 | $549.00 | $599.00 | |