Canon EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Lens Description

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a wide to medium telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.6X) sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 18 to 135mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 28.8-216mm lens on a Full-Frame camera. An optical Image Stabilization System built into this lens compensates for of up to 4-stopsMeasured according the the CIPA Standard. of camera shake.

This 8X zoom lens focuses down to 39cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.28X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Canon to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.

The lens weighs 480g.

This lens is only available for the Canon EF mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Canon EF mount cameras with APS-C (1.6X) sensors.

Focal-Range
8mm800mm
18-135mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.6X) COVERAGE
Angle-Of-View
3.1°130°
11-74°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF Canon EF MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH APS-C (1.6X)+ COVERAGE
Maximum Aperture
0.9514
3.5-5.6
MAXIMUM APERTURE OF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.6X) COVERAGE
Viewing Angle Range
Canon 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6
Maximum Aperture
Compared to other Canon EF APS-C (1.6X) lenses.
11-74°
Max F/3.5-5.6

Magnification
0.07X5X
0.28X
MAGNIFICATION OF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.6X) COVERAGE
Weight
125g15700g
480g
WEIGHT OF Canon EF MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.6X) COVERAGE

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications

Brand Canon Model EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Mount Canon EF Max FLM 1.6X

Focal Range 18 - 135mm View Angle 74 - 11°

Max Aperture F/3.5 - 5.6 Min Aperture F/22 - 38
Min Focus 39cm Magnification 0.28X

Filter Size 67mm Aperture Blades 7

Size (D x L) 77 x 96mm Weight 480g

Tilt N / A Shift N / A

Stabilization 4-Stops Protection None

Zoom Drive Mechanic Focus Drive AF with MF Switch

Zoom Mechanism External Focus Mechanism Internal

Hood Bayonet Focus Motor Internal

Perspective Rectilinear Introduced 2012-06-08

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Brand	Canon	Model	EF-S 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount	Canon EF	Max FLM	1.6X
Focal Range	18 - 135mm	View Angle	74 - 11°
Max Aperture	F/3.5 - 5.6	Min Aperture	F/22 - 38
Min Focus	39cm	Magnification	0.28X
Filter Size	67mm	Aperture Blades	7
Size (D x L)	77 x 96mm	Weight	480g
Tilt	N / A	Shift	N / A
Stabilization	4-Stops	Protection	None
Zoom Drive	Mechanic	Focus Drive	AF with MF Switch
Zoom Mechanism	External	Focus Mechanism	Internal
Hood	Bayonet	Focus Motor	Internal
Perspective	Rectilinear	Introduced	2012-06-08

Canon 18-135mm F/3.5-5.6 Facts

Image Stabilized LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67Autofocus Lens

18-135mm Focal-Range F/3.5-5.6 Max Aperture

67mm Filter Thread AF with MF Switch

Canon EF Mount APS-C (1.6X) Coverage

480g Lens Weight 77 x 96mm (D x L)

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18-135mm Focal-Range	F/3.5-5.6 Max Aperture
67mm Filter Thread	AF with MF Switch
Canon EF Mount	APS-C (1.6X) Coverage
480g Lens Weight	77 x 96mm (D x L)