Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
An extremely versatile zoom lens with Nano USM technology to cover high-speed action photography and movies.
For those who want a highly versatile zoom lens with fast Nano USM for sharp photos and smooth, quiet focus for movies
From capturing landscapes to portraits to movies, this versatile 18-135mm wide-angle zoom lens can excel in all areas thanks to Nano USM AF technology and a powerful Image Stabilizer for steady, sharp results.
See full specificationAn EF-S 18-135mm wide-angle zoom lens with groundbreaking Nano USM Technology
The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a great lens for
Landscape
Photograph sweeping views wherever you find them, from dawn to dusk. From hillsides and seascapes to city landmarks and urban landscapes.
Portrait
Perfect for capturing expressions on the faces of friends and family, ideal for weddings, events and parties.
Travel
Travel photography isn’t just for globetrotters – get out and about. Sightseeing, lazy days and spur of the moment mini-breaks are all memories to treasure.
Outdoor Sports
Create the illusion of being right amongst the action. Capture shots of the perfect serve, impossible goals and on-pitch celebrations.
High performance, compact lens for outstanding photos and movies
A go-to lens for photos and movies, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM has shoot-specific, dedicated IS modes, ensuring you achieve steady results. Nano USM technology delivers fast focusing that is smooth and quiet for moviemaking.
Its compact, lightweight design makes it a lens perfect for travelling without compromising on quality, giving you excellent colour and contrast reproduction. The UD and aspherical lens elements reduce chromatic aberration throughout its expansive focal range for both movies and photos.
Nano USM technology - smooth, fast and quiet
Never miss a moment
The Nano USM technology in the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM allows you to focus on your subject with exceptional speed. Combined with a versatile focal range, it allows you to capture dramatic landscapes, beautiful portraits and fast-paced action.
Professional quality movies made easy
Nano USM focusing technology provides a natural look to your movies, with exceptionally smooth autofocus when tracking subjects. However, you can also take control at any time with its responsive manual focus ring.
Find out what makes Nano USM possible
Inside the Nano USM unit sits an elastic metal body, ceramic voltage element and drive unit. The application and adjustment of voltage to the ceramic element, controls the direction and speed of the drive unit. The result is a focusing system that gives you a smooth focus with speed control.
Stay steady amongst the action
Shooting pin-sharp photographs is made easy with the 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer. It counteracts camera shake for high quality results in low light or when using zoom, while a dedicated Panning Mode automatically engages when you are following a moving subject.
The Dynamic Image Stabilizer ensures movie footage is stable when shooting handheld, at full zoom or on the move.
Incredible versatility across the focal range
Get close to the detail with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Professional quality movie making made simple with the new Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1
The new Power Zoom Adapter effortlessly attaches to the electrical contacts underneath the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, allowing zoom to be operated via a simple lever (or Wi-Fi when used with a compatible EOS camera body), delivering consistently precise, smooth zoom control for professional looking movies.
Simple to use and lightweight, it’s the perfect accessory for professional quality moviemaking wherever you are; follow the action, shoot documentary-style footage, or zoom for creative effect.
Keep your distance while staying on top of the action
The addition of the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 takes the versatility of the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens even further, allowing you to control your zoom remotely.
Team your EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens and the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 with a compatible Wi-Fi EOS camera body and you can control your zoom wirelessly via your smart device and the Canon Camera Connect App.**
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
A versatile zoom lens with near-silent focusing and Image Stabilizer for high quality stills and movies. -
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
An all-purpose 18-135mm zoom lens with STM technology. STM provides smooth quiet auto focusing for movies, and Dynamic Image Stabilizer reduces vibrations in video footage.
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* Canon testing with design values, actual drive speed depends on the camera model and shooting conditions. Tested when focusing from infinity to the minimum focus distance.
**See specifications for details.