18-135 mm Lenses
A Canon 18-135 mm lens combines some of the most popular focal lengths in one lens. From landscapes to portraits and action-packed moments, capture it all in vivid detail with these versatile wide-angle zoom lenses. Due to their wide focal range and compact, lightweight design a Canon 18-135 IS STM or USM lens is ideal for travel and outdoor action.
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| Name | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens |
| IMAGE SIZE | APS-C | APS-C |
EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH 
The focal length you would need for a 18-135mm film camera to achieve the same angle of view
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29-216 | 29-216 |
| ANGLE OF VIEW (HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL, DIAGONAL)
A way of measuring what you see through the lens. The wider the angle of view, the more you can see in the frame. |
64° 30' - 9° 30', 45° 30' - 6° 20', 74° 20' -11° 30' | 64° 30' - 9° 30', 45° 30' - 6° 20', 74° 20' -11° 30' |
| LENS CONSTRUCTION (ELEMENTS/GROUPS)
Elements: Glass pieces within the lens module itself
Groups: One or more elements closely connected to achieve a specific task in the optical design |
16/12 | 16/12 |
| NUMBER OF DIAPHRAGM BLADES
The more blades a diaphragm has, the more circular the shape of the aperture as it closes. The shape of the blades also determines circular aperture. The more circular the aperture, the more circular the out-of-focus details in the image (bokeh) will be. |
7 | 7 |
| MINIMUM APERTURE
The smallest you can make the aperture to still get light to the camera |
22 - 38(36) | 22 - 38(36) |
| MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE (METER)
This is the closest the lens can get to your subject before it cannot focus, measured from the subject to the sensor plane |
0.39 | 0.39 |
| MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION (X)
How big an object will look in a final image, with 1x meaning life-size reproduction on the sensor, which when enlarged will show very high detail |
0.28 | 0.28 |
| DISTANCE INFORMATION | Yes | Yes |
| IMAGE STABILISATION
Counteracts camera shake, allowing for a sharper image |
4.0 | 4-stops |
| AF (AUTO-FOCUS) ACTUATOR
Automatically focuses the lens on a subject. This uses various methods like STM, USM. |
USM | Micro Motor |
| DUST/MOISTURE RESISTANCE | - | - |
| FILTER DIAMETER (MM) | 67 | 67 |
| MAX. DIAMETER X LENGTH (MM) | 77.4 × 96 | 76.6 x 96 |
| WEIGHT (G) | 515 g | 480 g |
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