Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
7Artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/5.6 Pancake 35mm
What Buyers Say
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, offering a useful zoom range, silent and smooth autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users find it sharp enough for everyday use and a great value, especially when purchased as a kit lens. However, common criticisms include a variable aperture that limits low-light performance, noticeable distortion at the wide and telephoto ends, and a focus-by-wire manual ring that some find unresponsive or inconvenient. Build quality is described as decent for the price but not premium, and a few users report autofocus accuracy issues or stiff zoom rings.
Pros
- Versatile 18-135mm zoom range
- Silent and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Good image quality for a kit lens
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Noticeable distortion at wide and telephoto ends
- Focus-by-wire manual ring feels unresponsive
- Mediocre build quality for the price
- Autofocus accuracy issues reported by some
7Artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/5.6 Pancake 35mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | 7Artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/5.6 Pancake 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 5 |
| Groups | 12 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| 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
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
7Artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/5.6 Pancake 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
