Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 vs
Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
More zoom 7.5x vs 4.8x
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 Around 60% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 101 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4.8x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4.8x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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