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

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a highly versatile, all-in-one standard-to-telephoto zoom lens designed specifically for Canon APS-C format DSLRs utilizing the EF-S mount. Delivering an expansive 28.8-216mm full-frame equivalent focal length range, this single-lens solution smoothly covers everything from wide-angle landscapes and tight interior spaces to compressed portrait depths and distant sports action. Outfitted with hardware optical image stabilization and a specialized aberration-correcting optical design, it serves as an excellent walkaround and travel companion for photographers wanting maximum focal flexibility without swapping lenses.

CONDITION NOTE (GOOD / VALUE GEAR)
This lens is graded in Good condition. It is electronically sound, fully responsive, and priced to offer excellent value.

Mechanical Condition: The manual focus ring exhibits some stickiness when rotated.

Real-World Impact: While manual focus adjustments feel stiff or slightly uneven to the touch, the Micro Motor autofocus system engages quickly, smoothly, and accurately without any hesitation or slip. This lens is an exceptional budget-friendly pickup for photographers who primarily rely on autofocus for their daily shooting.

Massive Focal Reach & Corrective Optical Formula
28.8-216mm Equivalent Zoom Range: Offers an incredibly useful 7.5x zoom spectrum, letting you seamlessly capture wide architectural compositions and immediately crop into isolated telephoto details with a twist of the zoom barrel.

Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) Glass Element: Incorporates one premium UD element within the optical formula to aggressively combat color fringing and chromatic aberrations, maintaining excellent edge clarity and strict color fidelity throughout the zoom range.

Aspherical Precision Element: Features one high-precision aspherical element designed to suppress geometric distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring uniform sharpness and accurate rendering.

Super Spectra Lens Coating: Individual glass elements feature Canon’s multi-layered Super Spectra coating. This specialized treatment minimizes ghosting and internal surface flare, preserving rich image contrast and color neutrality when shooting in harsh lighting or backlit scenarios.

Rounded 6-Blade Diaphragm: Built with a circular six-blade iris configuration that helps deliver a smooth, natural out-of-focus background quality (bokeh) when employing selective focus or shallow depth-of-field techniques.

Hardware Image Stabilization & Quick Autofocus
Optical Image Stabilizer (IS): Outfitted with a dedicated hardware optical stabilization system that counteracts the blurring effects of handheld camera shake. This system allows for sharper handheld shooting in low-light environments and when working with slower shutter speeds or maximum telephoto focal lengths.

Micro Motor Autofocus System: Driven by an agile Micro Motor focus configuration that provides quick, responsive focus acquisition for everyday snapshot photography.

Dedicated AF/MF Toggle Switch: Features a physical toggle switch on the side of the lens barrel, allowing you to instantly switch between automatic tracking and manual override methods on the fly.

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 Mount (APS-C DSLRs Only)

Filter Thread Diameter: 67mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48 feet (45 cm)

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.21x (at 135mm)

Lens Optical Formula: 16 Elements in 12 Groups

Diaphragm Blades: 6 Rounded Blades

Weight: Approx. 16.0 oz (455 grams)