Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Nikon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Budget
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | SWM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm | 55 mm★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm0.824score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 19 specs.
