Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS USM Lens

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

Description

Model: Canon EF-S 18-135mm, Focal Range: wide-angle to medium telephoto, Lens Speed: f/3.5-5.6, Stabilized: Yes, Lens Motor: Yes, Construction: Composite, Camera Mount: Canon APS-C only, Weight: 16 oz, Street Price: $470

 

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens when used with a Canon APS-C EOS Digital SLR camera features a 35mm equivalency crop factor of 29-216mm, Measuring just 4" inches in length and weighing about a pound, the is lens appropriate for advanced photographers looking for a wide-angle zoom lens for  landscapes or telephoto capabilities for sports this new lens show all the signs of becoming a favorite for EOS users.

The lens contains 16 elements (including a UD-glass element) in 12 groups, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens captures an angle-of-view (AOV) range of about 74.2° to 11.3°, which is wide enough for most landscapes and long enough to capture more distant subjects. There is internal focusing down to 1.5', and offers image stabilization for up to 4-stops of shake-control when shooting under lower lighting conditions.

Features

• Wide Focal Range
With 74.2° to 11.3° angle-of-view, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens presents excellent wide angle to telephoto focal lengths with Canon APS-C EOS Digital SLRs.

• Lightweight and Compact Design
Measuring just 4" in length and weighing about a pound, the lens boasts excellent portability without compromising optical quality.

• Optimized for Canon APS-C Sensor Cameras
As with all Canon EF-S optics, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is designed to deliver optimum sharpness edge-to-edge when used with Canon APS-C format DSLRs. The multi function zoom lens Offering a 35mm equivalent effective focal length range of approximately 29-216mm, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS combines the majority of all the most popular focal lengths in one lens. Whether wide angle for landscapes, or telephoto for sports day, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS covers your needs.

• Image Stabilizer The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS features Canon’s 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for low light conditions when a tripod can’t be used. The Image Stabilizer system allows shutter speeds of up to 4 stops slower than normal to be used without causing image blur.

• Beauty is not just skin deep The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS also features Canon’s new exterior design for lenses, with a textured finish for a sophisticated look and feel that matches your EOS camera.

• High speed auto focus A new DC autofocus motor combined with a high-speed CPU and improved AF algorithm enables quick and accurate auto focus performance.

• Super Spectra coatings Canon’s Super Spectra lens coating is used to prevent flare and ghosting. These are more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. The use of optimised lens coatings prevent flare and ghosting and ensure excellent color balance and contrast.

• Discover good “bokeh” A 6 blade circular aperture provides a pleasing background blurring. This can be used to enhance portraits by creatively blurring background detail making the subject more striking.

Specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 18 - 135mm 1:3.5-5.6

Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups

UD Glass: 1

Diagonal Angle of View: 74 degrees 20' to 11 degrees 30'

Focus System: Inner focusing system

Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5 ft. / 0.45m

Filter Size: 67mm

Max. Diameter x Length: 3.0 x 4.0 in./75.4 x 101mm

Weight (lens only): 16.0 oz./455g

Item Includes

• Front & Rear Lens Caps
• 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty

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