Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
Tamron
68 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 | Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Internal Surface coatings, multiple-layered coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.7★ |
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
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average aperture (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm0.757score per dollar
Tamron Di II A14M 18-200mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 20 specs.
