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

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

Wide-angle | 1/320 sec | f/6.3 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100

Wide-angle | 1/320 sec | f/6.3 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100
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Telephoto | 1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 135.0 mm | ISO 100

Telephoto | 1/400 sec | f/6.3 | 135.0 mm | ISO 100
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Closest focus is 39cm | 1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 135.0 mm | ISO 250

Closest focus is 39cm | 1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 135.0 mm | ISO 250
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Contrast levels remain high, even when shooting into the light | 1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 62.0 mm | ISO 200

Contrast levels remain high, even when shooting into the light | 1/100 sec | f/5.6 | 62.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/250 sec | f/5.6 | 135.0 mm | ISO 320

1/250 sec | f/5.6 | 135.0 mm | ISO 320
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1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 106.0 mm | ISO 100

1/125 sec | f/5.6 | 106.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/320 sec | f/11.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100

1/320 sec | f/11.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/200 sec | f/5.6 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100

1/200 sec | f/5.6 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value for Money

Currently, this lens is available for around £350, but the price has continued to drop steadily from launch. As the original version equipped with a standard focusing motor is currently available for over £100 less, it makes the new lens look quite expensive.

The closest equivalent from third party manufacturers is Sigma's 18-125mm DC OS HSM lens, which is equipped with optical stabilisation and a silent focusing motor for around £230.

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