Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Opteka 35mm f/1.7 HD MC Manual Focus Prime 35mm
Opteka
39 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Budget
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Opteka 35mm f/1.7 HD MC Manual Focus Prime 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 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
Opteka 35mm f/1.7 HD MC Manual Focus Prime 35mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score per dollar
vs
Opteka 35mm f/1.7 HD MC Manual Focus Prime 35mm0.434score per dollar
Opteka 35mm f/1.7 HD MC Manual Focus Prime 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.
