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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length28 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical elementOne UD and one aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UKSuper Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° vertical–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras; EOS M requires EF-EOS M adapterCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders not compatible–
Adaptor supportExtension tube EF12 II gives 0.71–0.50× magnification; EF25 II gives 1.30–1.11×Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.23 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.28×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK; Camera Museum describes micro USM insteadNano 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 focusing with a non-rotating front and constant physical length 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 detailMaker claim up to four stops; The Digital Picture and Photozone each report approximately three stops in their testsFour-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 diameter68.4 mm77.4 mm
Length51.5 mm96 mm
Weight260 g515 g
Controls–Focus 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 and PhotozoneNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length in retracted state77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hoodOptional EW-65B; LP1014 pouch listed as an accessoryOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens, E-58U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records June 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the April 1987 EF 28mm f/2.8 as its predecessorMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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