Tests and reviews for the lens Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

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DxOMark Score [?]
Reached for f=18mm & f/3.5[?]	9

Lens Metric Scores [?]
Resolution [?]	48lp/mm
Transmission [?]	5.1TStop
Distortion [?]	0.5%
Vignetting [?]	-0.9EV
Chr. aberration [?]	9µm

View how the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens rates at the DxOMark Score

Announced	2009-10-01
Indicative price (USD)	349
Aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Focal range (mm)	18 - 135
Filter diameter (mm)	67
Max diameter (mm)	75.4
Mount type	Canon EF-S
Stabilization	Yes
AF Motor	DC Micro motor
Zoom type	Ring
Rotating front element	No
Tripod mount	No
Color	Black
Full-Time manual focus	No
Number of lenses	16
Number of groups	12
Diaphragm blades	6
Circular aperture	Yes
Length (mm)	101
Weight (gr)	455

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in lp/mm

Focal: 18 - 24 - 35 - 50 - 85 - 135

Aperture: 0

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Focal: 18 - 24 - 35 - 50 - 85 - 135

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in EV

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Focal: 18 - 24 - 35 - 50 - 85 - 135

Aperture: 3.5 - 5.6 - 8 - 11 - 22

in micrometer

Lens Use Case Scores [?]
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Mid-Light Score [?]
Reached for f=18mm & f/5.6[?]	27

Canon EOS 40D

Announced	2007-08-20
Indicative price	899 USD
Resolution	10 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 50D

Announced	2008-08-26
Indicative price	1300 USD
Resolution	15 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 350D, DIGITAL REBEL XT or Kiss Digital N

Announced	2005-02-17
Indicative price	560 USD
Resolution	8 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 400D, DIGITAL REBEL Xti or Kiss Digital X

Announced	2006-08-24
Indicative price	520 USD
Resolution	10 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 450D, DIGITAL REBEL Xsi or Kiss X2

Announced	2008-01-24
Indicative price	570 USD
Resolution	12 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 500D, DIGITAL REBEL T1i or Kiss Digital X3

Announced	2009-03-25
Indicative price	1040 USD
Resolution	15 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 7D

Announced	2009-09-01
Indicative price	1974 USD
Resolution	18 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 20D

Announced	2004-08-19
Indicative price	700 USD
Resolution	8 Mpix
TESTED

Canon EOS 30D

Announced	2006-02-21
Indicative price	738 USD
Resolution	8 Mpix
TESTED

Further readings for the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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Testing Results | August 25, 2010

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