Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM compared with EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

	CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM	CanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
Released
Released	March 2016	March 2005
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	18–135 mm	60 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/3.5–5.6	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22–36	f/32
Optical construction
Optical construction	16 elements in 12 groups	12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Special elements
Special elements	One UD and one aspherical element	–
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra coatings	Canon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments	Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven blades with a circular aperture	Seven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of view
Angle of view	–	Horizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°30′
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 compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Canon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
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	0.39 m	0.2 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.28×	1×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	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	USM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	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)	0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.28× at 135 mm	EF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Four-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection	No optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
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	No
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	52 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	77.4 mm	73 mm
Length
Length	96 mm	69.8 mm
Weight
Weight	515 g	335 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Focus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)	AF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Zoom design
Zoom design	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)	Canon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum	73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hood
Lens hood	Optional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)	ET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
In the box
In the box	Lens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual	–
Release detail
Release detail	Marketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum	Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.