Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Much more zoom

11.1x

4.8x

Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

200 mm

135 mm

Around 50% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more magnification

1:4 (0.2x)

1:5.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

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the Canon EF-S 18-200mm 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

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly shorter

89 mm

102 mm

More than 10% shorter

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Canon IS

Great zoom

EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:	11.1x
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:	4.8x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	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.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Travel lens

$499 - $500

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm 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

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm 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

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

Travel lens

$649

Has significantly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 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 18-200mm 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF 70-300mm 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

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Has a wider aperture

Is shorter

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF-S 18-200mm 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 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

Travel lens

$369

Slightly cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Fisheye lens

Has a consant aperture

Much less zoom

No image stabilization

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$489

Significantly narrower aperture

Slightly better wide angle

Narrower aperture

Worse telephoto

Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Canon
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
vs
Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM