Canon EF-S 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon Sep 2009
Canon APS-C

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

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF-S, covering 18-135 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 455 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2009. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events. The optical design incorporates 16 elements / 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
18–135mm
Focal
455 g
Weight
Sep 2009
Released
Canon site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait Events
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
18-135 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22-36
Number of diaphragm blades
6
Optical construction
16 elements / 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF-S
Dimensions
75.4 x 101 mm
Weight
455 g (16.05 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 12% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF-S 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Flowers - Aruba Wedding
01 Flowers - Aruba Wedding by Melindros1152
Port Adelaide light house
02 Port Adelaide light house by Roymaster
Yvoire, lago di Ginevra
03 Yvoire, lago di Ginevra by Mattia Camellini
Lago di Montriond, Alta Savoia
04 Lago di Montriond, Alta Savoia by Mattia Camellini
Lago di Montriond, Alta Savoia
05 Lago di Montriond, Alta Savoia by Mattia Camellini
Castello di Grinzane Cavour
06 Castello di Grinzane Cavour by Mattia Camellini
Paolo Paschetto, 1952
07 Paolo Paschetto, 1952 by Mattia Camellini
Valdurna, Alto Adige
08 Valdurna, Alto Adige by Mattia Camellini
Valdurna, Sarentino Alto Adige
09 Valdurna, Sarentino Alto Adige by Mattia Camellini
Valdurna, Sarentino Alto Adige
10 Valdurna, Sarentino Alto Adige by Mattia Camellini
Arubian Sunset
11 Arubian Sunset by Melindros1152
String of Floats
12 String of Floats by Melindros1152
Gruppo del Sella, 3152 mt.
13 Gruppo del Sella, 3152 mt. by Mattia Camellini
Sella, Sassolungo e Sassopiatto
14 Sella, Sassolungo e Sassopiatto by Mattia Camellini
Latemar, Dolomiti
15 Latemar, Dolomiti by Mattia Camellini
Sassolungo e Sassopiatto
16 Sassolungo e Sassopiatto by Mattia Camellini
US Air Force, Northrop T-38C Talon, 70-1584. From the 435th Fighter Training Squadron 435 FTS (Black Eagles) of 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
17 US Air Force, Northrop T-38C Talon, 70-1584. From the 435th Fighter Training Squadron 435 FTS (Black Eagles) of 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. by Angel Moreno Photography
Brad Rides on Bank Street
18 Brad Rides on Bank Street by Dan Dewan
Blank Canvas
19 Blank Canvas by Dan Dewan
Bosa, Chiesa di S. Pietro, XI sec.
20 Bosa, Chiesa di S. Pietro, XI sec. by Mattia Camellini
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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