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

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a highly versatile, high-power standard-to-telephoto zoom lens engineered specifically for APS-C-format Canon DSLRs. Delivering a broad 28.8-216mm full-frame equivalent focal range, this comprehensive all-in-one lens bridges the gap between wide-angle landscapes, intimate portraits, and distant sports action. Driven by Canon’s innovative NANO USM focusing system, it blends the lightning-fast speed required for crisp action photography with the smooth, silent tracking demanded by cinema videographers. Whether you are capturing high-resolution stills or tracking cinematic movie sequences, this multi-purpose zoom is optimized to excel in any multimedia workflow.

Dual-Purpose NANO USM Autofocus Architecture
Hybrid NANO USM Technology: Combines a high-speed, stills-optimized ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with a smooth, silent, video-optimized Stepping Motor (STM) mechanism. This unique pairing provides lightning-fast focus lock for photography alongside near-silent focus transitions during video acquisition.

Responsive Target Tracking: Achieves noticeably quicker autofocus performance throughout the entire zoom range, creating an incredibly responsive shooting experience from close-up details to far-away horizons.

Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Grants absolute creative custody over your focal plane by allowing for full-time manual focus adjustments at any time when working in the One-Shot AF mode.

Premium Optics & 4-Stop Image Stabilization
Advanced Optical Layout: Features an sophisticated optical formula utilizing one Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass element and one specialized aspherical element. Together, they dramatically reduce chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and geometric distortions for pristine edge-to-edge resolution and clarity.

Super Spectra Coating: Individual lens elements are treated with Canon’s Super Spectra coating to minimize internal reflections, surface flare, and ghosting, securing deep contrast and strictly neutral color tracking under harsh or backlit conditions.

4-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer: Features built-in hardware stabilization that counteracts handheld camera shake by up to four stops. This enables confident handheld tracking at slower shutter speeds and maximum telephoto distances without the immediate need for a tripod.

7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Incorporates a rounded seven-blade aperture architecture to cast out-of-focus background details into a soft, smooth, and highly pleasing blur (bokeh).

Advanced Video Integration & Included Accessories
PZ-E1 Power Zoom Compatibility: Designed with specialized mechanical contacts beneath the barrel to natively accept the optional PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter, unlocking ultra-smooth, silent, and highly controllable motorized zooming during video recording.

Dedicated Lens Hood Included: Ships complete with its original matching bayonet lens hood, engineered to block stray, off-axis light from introducing internal flare while serving as a robust physical bumper to protect the front element from accidental impact.

Front & Rear Caps Included: Comes outfitted with standard front and rear lens caps to safeguard the pristine optical elements from dust, fingerprints, and environmental debris during transport.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 18-135mm (28.8-216mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-38

Lens Mount Type: Canon EF-S (APS-C Sensors Only)

Filter Thread Diameter: 67mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.28′ (39 cm)

Lens Construction: 16 Elements in 12 Groups

Weight: Approx. 18.0 oz (515 grams)