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

193 reviews

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We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 186 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Dec 27, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 124913 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

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

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ($499.99 direct) isn't the newest lens on the block, but it's still around despite a newer version being available. The newer lens is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM —it's $50 more, and its STM motor...

Very sharp. Long zoom range. Optically stabilized

Lacks STM capability. Some distortion

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is an older lens that lacks STM focusing capability, but is still a step up from your D-SLR's standard kit lens.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

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

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens review is planned

IS is especially helpful on a relatively narrow aperture lens such as this one. Details of the aperture step-down are in the Lens Specifications link, but this is not a good lens for stopping action in low light levels - at least not without a flash.

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Consumer review by: thefisherman (bestbuy.com)

great all around lense

I bought this lense to add to my bag and have found that it is great all around walk around lense when you dont want to carry multiple with you.

price

cant find one

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: D3R3K2 (bestbuy.com)

Excellent walking around lens

This lens is an excellent walking around lens. It has a good zoom range and image quality. I'm a little disappointed by the cheap feel, but it doesn't impact it's performance.

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Emily Jane (cdw.com)

An Average Lens, Barely, Barely Acceptable

I purchased this lens to use with my 50D. I wanted a lens that had a good zoom range, which this lens has. However, the lens has issues which doesn't make it a good buy for the price Canon is asking.

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Slow auto-focus, Poor build quality, auto focus mechanism jerky, not sharp, Poor Color Reproduction

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: LaPix (cdw.com)

Great lens and value

I find this lens to be a great value. It produces sharp images, focuses well and has the basic features of image stabilization and AF switches on the lens.

Super-sharp images, good value

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: fisherguy (bestbuy.com)

Not a Pro-Lens...but I'm no longer a Pro

It's not an L lens - that being said, It's a great walk around - In good light and with an f stop of greater than 6 the image is quite sharp...I was pleasantly surprised. If you shoot jpg - I found I had to adjust the sharpness and contrast on my t3i -...

Focal Length Range, Image Quality

Have to shoot at f6 or higher to get the colors to snap

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: martinruel12 (beachcamera.com)