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Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM vs Canon RF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USMCanonRF-S 18–150mm F3.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016June 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length18–135 mm18–150 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22–40
Optical construction16 elements in 12 groups17 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne UD and one aspherical elementOne UD, one plastic-moulded and one glass-moulded aspherical element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings–
Aperture detailMinimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop incrementsMinimum f/22 at 18 mm and f/40 at 150 mm with one-third-stop display
DiaphragmSeven blades with a circular apertureSeven blades, circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EF-SCanon RF
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF-S mount APS-C camerasCanon RF mount with APS-C image circle; full-frame EOS R cameras use an APS-C crop; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Adaptor supportCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.39 m0.12 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.28×0.59× (manual focus)
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 viewfinderSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
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)Autofocus minimum 0.17 m at 18–35 mm and 0.45 m at 150 mm; manual-focus minimum 0.12 m at 18–24 mm or 0.13 m at 35 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.28× at 135 mmAutofocus maximum 0.44× at 50 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum; manual-focus maximum 0.59× at 35 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detectionOptical IS rated 4.5 stops on EOS R10 at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; up to seven stops coordinated with EOS R7 sensor IS at 150 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; Dynamic IS for movies
Video featuresOptional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter67 mm55 mm
Maximum diameter77.4 mm69 mm
Length96 mm84.5 mm
Weight515 g310 g
ControlsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)Combined focus/control ring and zoom ring; AF/MF and IS controlled through camera settings
Zoom designExtends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)Extending barrel
Weather resistanceNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)No dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera MuseumApproximately 69 mm maximum diameter × 84.5 mm length, retracted
Weight detail–Approximately 310 g lens
Lens hoodOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)EW-60F, sold separately
In the boxLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manualLens, E-55 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detailMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera MuseumJune 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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