Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one walk-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its silent and smooth STM autofocus, effective image stabilization, and useful zoom range that covers wide-angle to short telephoto. While image quality is considered very good for a kit-level zoom, some reviewers note softness at extreme focal lengths, barrel distortion at 18mm, and a variable aperture that limits low-light performance. Build quality is described as mostly plastic but adequate, though the focus-by-wire manual ring and occasional stiff zoom ring draw criticism.
Pros
- Silent and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Versatile 18-135mm zoom range
- Good image quality for a kit lens
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Softness at extreme focal lengths
- Barrel distortion at 18mm
- Variable aperture limits low-light use
- Focus-by-wire manual ring
- Plastic build feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Canon EF-S |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
