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

18–135 mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-S

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a 18–135 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Canon EF-S mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
18–135 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Canon EF-S
Designed for
1.61× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)76.3° – 12.0°28–207 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)73.8° – 11.4°29–216 mm
Micro Four Thirds62.0° – 9.2°36–270 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
18 mm3.1 m2.2 m1.6 m1.1 m
135 mm175 m123 m89 m61 m

Circle of confusion 0.019 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)13.3 s @ f/3.518.2 s

Cameras that fit (110)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.61× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 29–218 mm.
Which cameras is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM compatible with?
It fits Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS, Canon EOS Kiss Digital F, Canon EOS 1100D, Canon EOS Rebel T3 and more (see the full list above).