
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
- Focal length
- 18–135 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 455 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 101 mm
At a Glance
As a superzoom for Canon EF on APS-C, this lens spans 18-135 mm, equivalent to 29-216 mm on full frame, from wide-angle to mid telephoto. The aperture ranges from f/3.5 to f/5.6, and an optical stabilizer is on board. The minimum focus distance is 45 cm. It suits travel and everyday use where a single lens has to do the job.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 18 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 455 g (1 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.8 (0.21×)
- Length
- 101 mm (3.98 in)
- Diameter
- 75.4 mm (2.97 in)
- Released
- October 2009
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS fit?
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-216 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.
Canon EF cameras
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM | Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-135 mm | 18-135 mm | 18-135 mm | 16.5-135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 455 g | 480 g | 515 g | 610 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 39 cm | 39 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 101 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | no |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS: FAQ
Does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS have image stabilization?
Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS weigh?
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS weighs 455 g. It is 101 mm long with a diameter of 75.4 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS use?
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS a full-frame lens?
No, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-216 mm in full-frame terms.
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