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 high-performance, all-in-one zoom designed to meet the demands of modern multimedia creators. Offering a massive 28.8–216mm equivalent range, it transitions seamlessly from wide-angle landscapes to tight telephoto portraits. What sets this lens apart is the introduction of NANO USM technology, making it one of the fastest and most versatile lenses in the EF-S lineup—equally adept at freezing high-speed action and capturing smooth, silent cinematic video.

Revolutionary NANO USM Autofocus
The Best of Both Worlds: This system combines the raw speed of a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for stills with the smoothness and silence of a Stepping Motor (STM) for video. The result is near-instantaneous focus for photography and fluid, “hunt-free” transitions for movies.

Full-Time Manual Override: Gain instant creative control by adjusting focus manually at any time while in one-shot AF mode, without needing to toggle a switch.

Video Optimization: The focus motor is designed to be virtually silent, ensuring that your camera’s internal microphone doesn’t pick up mechanical noise during filming.

Precision Optics and Stability
Superior Clarity: The optical path includes one Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element and one aspherical element. Together, they significantly reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations, ensuring your images remain sharp and clear across the entire 7.5x zoom range.

4-Stop Image Stabilizer: Shoot handheld with confidence even in low light. The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for up to four stops of camera shake, which is vital when shooting at the longer 135mm telephoto reach.

Super Spectra Coating: Each element is treated to suppress flare and ghosting, maintaining rich contrast and neutral color balance when shooting in bright or backlit conditions.

Pleasing Bokeh: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth, attractive background blur, perfect for making your subject stand out in portraits.

Multimedia-Ready Design
Power Zoom Compatible: This lens features dedicated contacts and a gear rack for the optional PZ-E1 Power Zoom Adapter. When attached, it allows for electronically controlled, silent, and incredibly smooth zooming—perfect for professional-looking video transitions.

Versatile Range: Covering everything from wide-angle to telephoto, this is the ideal “one-lens” solution for travel, events, and daily vlogging.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 18–135mm (28.8–216mm Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5–5.6 to f/22–38

Lens Mount: Canon EF-S

Filter Size: 67mm

Weight: Approx. 18.2 oz (515g)