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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM

Focal length
18–135 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
480 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
96 mm

At a Glance

The 18-135 mm range works out to 29-216 mm in full-frame terms on APS-C. This Canon EF zoom has an optical stabilizer with Dynamic IS, an STM focus motor, full-time manual focus and a zoom lock lever. A magnification of 1:3.57 at a minimum focus distance of 39 cm makes close-ups possible. It suits travel and everyday photography.

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
480 g (1.06 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
96 mm (3.78 in)
Diameter
76.6 mm (3.02 in)
Released
June 2012

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM fit?

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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

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 STM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USMTokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX
Focal length18-135 mm18-135 mm18-135 mm16.5-135 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight480 g455 g515 g610 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm67 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm45 cm39 cm50 cm
Length96 mm101 mm96 mm78 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM weigh?

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 480 g. It is 96 mm long with a diameter of 76.6 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM use?

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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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