Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 203101
Sigma
46 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 | Sigma 203101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 239 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | 0.12x |
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
Sigma 203101
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.174score per dollar
vs
Sigma 2031010.057score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 3.1x 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 6 of 22 specs.
