Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | SWM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.267score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR0.041score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
