Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

More zoom

7.5x

4.3x

Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better wide angle

18 mm

70 mm

3.9x better wide angle

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4

At its widest, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops

Shorter

101 mm

142 mm

Around 30% shorter

Slightly lighter

455 g

0.6 kg

Around 30% lighter

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better telephoto

300 mm

135 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

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the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Light weight

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	455 g
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:	0.6 kg

Good wide-angle

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	18 mm
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:	70 mm

Inexpensive

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	$499.00
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:	$649.00

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Travel lens

$699

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a lower max f/stop

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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$299

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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$479

Has a lower max f/stop

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

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Has a fixed aperture

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649

Has way more large zoom range

Has a lower max f/stop

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$199

Shorter

Slightly lighter

Significantly less zoom

Worse telephoto

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a consant aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Narrower aperture

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Has a consant aperture

Worse telephoto

Less zoom

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449

Worse image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$309

Slightly shorter

Slightly cheaper

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM