Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
Pentax
55 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Budget
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | HD coating, SP Protect coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm0.631score per dollar
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
