Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a sharp lens with a long zoom range and a fast USM motor that pairs well with Canon's Dual Pixel AF technology.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 1

Product details

  • Equipped with new NANO USM technology combining Ring USM and STM for smooth and near-silent video and high-speed AF for still capture.
  • Improved driving speed of the focusing lens up to 4.3x* (Tele) and 2.5x* (Wide) for faster autofocus.
  • Compatible with new Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, providing electrical zooming that helps deliver more natural zooming while shooting video.
  • Dynamic IS helps reduce camera shake when shooting video for improved image quality even when the user is in motion.
  • Closest Focusing Distance:1.28 ft./0.39m
  • No. of diaphragm blades 7

PROS

+ 7.5x zoom ratio.
+ Crisp optics.
+ Smooth Live View focus.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ Power Zoom accessory available.

CONS

- Shows some distortion.
- Dim corners at widest aperture.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 30, 2016
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a sharp lens with a long zoom range and a fast USM motor that pairs well with Canon's Dual Pixel AF technology.
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