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Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS

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CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STMCanonEF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012September 2008
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–135 mm18–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22–36
Optical construction16 elements in 12 groups with a six-group zoom design16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsOne UD and one high-precision aspherical elementTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements according to Canon Camera Museum
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings according to Canon UK
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; Canon UK's table lists f/22–38 with f/36 qualified for one-third stops–
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture; minimum f/22–36 according to Canon Camera Museum, while Canon Japan's later specification table lists f/22–38
Angle of viewHorizontal 64°30′–9°30′; vertical 45°30′–6°20′; diagonal 74°20′–11°30′Horizontal 64°30′–6°30′, vertical 45°30′–4°20′, diagonal 74°20′–7°50′ according to Canon Japan
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon EF-S
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S mount APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to approximately 29–320 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon extenders are not compatible according to Canon Japan
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter
Image circle detailCanon quotes a full-frame angle-of-view equivalent of 29–216 mm–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.39 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSTM; manual override after autofocus without changing focus modeConventional DC autofocus motor, without full-time manual focus override, according to Photozone
Focus distance detailElectronic manual focus; adjustments in single autofocus mode after focus locks; non-rotating front filter thread (ePHOTOzine)Internal focusing with a non-rotating front filter thread; focus ring rotates during autofocus according to Photozone
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.24× at 200 mm according to Canon Japan
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer claim for still photographsCanon states approximately four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; automatic distinction between normal and panning shots
Video featuresDynamic IS for video; smooth Movie Servo AF on compatible cameras, including EOS 650D–
Design
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter76.6 mm78.6 mm
Length96 mm102 mm
Weight480 g595 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; zoom lock leverAF/MF and stabiliser switches; focus and zoom rings; zoom transport lock at 18 mm
Zoom design–Extending double-trombone barrel according to Photozone
Dimensions detail76.6 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length in the retracted state78.6 mm maximum diameter × 102 mm length; approximately 595 g according to Canon
Lens hoodOptional EW-73B; LP1116 pouch available separatelyEW-78D hood and LP1116 pouch are optional accessories according to Canon Japan
In the box–Lens, E-72 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailMarketed in June 2012 according to Canon Camera MuseumCanon Camera Museum records September 2008 marketing. Canon Japan records announcement on 26 August and first sale on 27 September 2008; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sources

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