Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM compared with EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

	CanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM	CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
Released
Released	May 2014	March 2016
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	10–18 mm	18–135 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4.5–5.6	f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22–29	f/22–36
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in 11 groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Special elements
Special elements	One UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical element	One UD and one aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra coating	Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Minimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop increments	Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven blades with a circular aperture	Seven blades with a circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Image circle
Image circle	APS-C	APS-C
Compatibility
Compatibility	Canon EF-S mount APS-C cameras	Canon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Adaptor support
Adaptor support	–	Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.22 m	0.39 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.15×	0.28×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Stepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusing	Nano 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 detail
Focus distance detail	Electronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)	Electronic 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
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.15× at 18 mm	Maximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Approximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mm	Four-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features
Video features	–	Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	No
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	74.6 mm	77.4 mm
Length
Length	72 mm	96 mm
Weight
Weight	240 g (better)	515 g
Controls
Controls	–	Focus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design
Zoom design	Lens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)	Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	–	No full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state	77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hood
Lens hood	Optional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)	Optional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the box
In the box	Lens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manual	Lens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detail
Release detail	Marketed in May 2014 according to Canon Camera Museum	Marketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum