Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS EFS Lens

Covering a range from 29mm-216mm in 35mm format, Canon's new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS offers a winning combination of size, range and features and is a perfect complement to APS-C cameras. With high-quality optics, dedicated image stabilization and more, this new lens promises to be a favorite for EOS users.

The new Canon lens matches the style and performance of Canon’s new APS-C sensor camera - the Canon EOS 7D. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is a powerful all-in-one lens for EOS EF-S mount bodies. It features a 4-stop Image Stabilizer and a 7.5x super zoom range (approx. 29-216mm equivalent focal length). The new Canon lens covers a wide range of focal lengths with a 0.45m minimum focusing distance. A general-purpose zoom, it is ideal for photographers looking to make the step up from a standard kit lens.

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens offers great low-light performance due to the inclusion of a 4-stop Image Stabilizer that automatically detects panning and tripods, responding accordingly to help photographers take steady shots in any situation. The addition of ultra low dispersion (UD) lenses and aspherical lens elements - as well as lens coatings optimised to combat ghosting and flare - ensure high quality throughout. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm lens also includes a circular aperture for beautiful background blur.

The new Canon EF-S 18-135 mm lens features Canon’s improved exterior lens design that offers an improved high-grade look and feel compared with previous EF-S lenses. Offering a wide range of focal lengths the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is an ideal all purpose lens, suitable for the photographer looking for a walk around lens or those with many lenses who on occasion wish to travel lighter.

Features:

·High power, all-purpose 7.5x, 29-216mm equivalent, EF-S zoom

·4 stop Image Stabilizer

·Automatic panning and tripod detection

·0.45m close focusing

·UD and aspherical lenses

·Super Spectra coatings

·6-blade circular aperture

·Optional lens hood

Specifications: Lens:

·Focal Length: 18-135mm

·35mm equivalent Focal Length (APS-C): 29-216mm

·Maximum Aperture: 3.5-5.6

·Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups

·Diagonal Angle of View (APS-C): 74° 20' - 11° 30'

·Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system

·Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5 ft. / 0.45m

·Filter Size: 67mm

·Max. Diameter x Length: 3.0 x 4.0 in. / 75.4 x 101mm

·Weight: 16.0 oz. / 455g

·Minimum Aperture: f22-36

·Minimum Focus: 0.45m

·Maximum Magnification: 0.21x at 135mm

·Image Stabilization: Yes

·Supplied Accessories: Front and rear caps