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Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM 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 USMCanonEF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016September 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 groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsOne UD and one aspherical elementTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatingsSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon UK
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments–
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 view–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 supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptorCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.39 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailNano 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 viewfinderConventional DC autofocus motor, without full-time manual focus override, according to Photozone
Focus distance detailElectronic 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)Internal focusing with a non-rotating front filter thread; focus ring rotates during autofocus according to Photozone
Magnification detailMaximum 0.28× at 135 mmMaximum 0.24× at 200 mm according to Canon Japan
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detectionCanon states approximately four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; automatic distinction between normal and panning shots
Video featuresOptional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter77.4 mm78.6 mm
Length96 mm102 mm
Weight515 g595 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)AF/MF and stabiliser switches; focus and zoom rings; zoom transport lock at 18 mm
Zoom designExtends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)Extending double-trombone barrel according to Photozone
Weather resistanceNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)–
Dimensions detail77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum78.6 mm maximum diameter × 102 mm length; approximately 595 g according to Canon
Lens hoodOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)EW-78D hood and LP1116 pouch are optional accessories according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manualLens, E-72 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailMarketed in March 2016 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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