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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/2.8CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 1988March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionTen elements in ten groups; floating rear focusing system according to Canon Camera Museum16 elements in 12 groups
Special elements–One UD and one aspherical element
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmSix blades according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manual–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Adaptor support–Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailArc Form Drive autofocus without full-time manual override according to The Digital Picture; Canon's manual requires the MF switch position for manual focusNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinder
Focus distance detailInternal rear focusing; lens length remains constant and the front element does not rotate according to The Digital PictureElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification tableFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features–Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter67.5 mm77.4 mm
Length48.5 mm96 mm
Weight270 g515 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design–Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification tableNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail67.5 mm maximum diameter × 48.5 mm length; dimensions and 270 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hoodEW-60 II reversible hood according to Canon's manual; optional according to The Digital PictureOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the box–Lens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 1988 marketing; no first-sale day is givenMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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