Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
7Artisans
48 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 | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 350 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
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS0.329score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm0.444score per dollar
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm 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 5 of 19 specs.
