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 Verdict

For a lens intended to be bundled as a kit with Canon's consumer Digital SLRs, this lens performs well, providing decent sharpness, especially at shorter focal lengths. The inclusion of image stabilisation is a bonus too and the system works effectively.

Good as the STM focusing motor is, it isn't quite a revelation in terms of performance or usability. If one was shopping for a lens covering this range, they may do well to look at the older version for now, while the price gap is so large.

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

Good sharpness for a superzoom
Lightweight
Fast focusing
Effective stabiliser

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

High CA levels
Overpriced when not sold as part of a kit

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