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Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2004March 2016
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length10–22 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.5f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–29f/22–36
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcementOne UD and one aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK storeSuper Spectra coatings
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settingsMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmSix blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptorCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Adaptor support–Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualNano 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 detailMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mmElectronic 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 detailEF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very shortMaximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisationFour-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 resistant–No
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm77.4 mm
Length89.8 mm96 mm
Weight385 g515 g
Controls–Focus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom designOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to CameralabsExtends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistance–No full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Weight detail385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optionalOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK storeLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.Marketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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