Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is designed to be more than just your average IS lens. It sports a wide array of features in a reasonably low priced and compact package. What's more, the lens has an Image Stabilization feature that works very well. The lens weighs a light 16.1 oz and measures 3.0 x 4.0". The body of the lens is made mostly of plastic, but Canon has constructed it nicely so that it still feels solid in your hands.

Adjusting the zoom ring requires little effort as it is very smooth. Like similar lenses, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens does retract a bit when changing the focal length. It should be noted that the lens has a wide focal length range.

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens sports a Micro Motor to power the Autofocus, which can do its job quietly and relatively fast.

Flare is basically not noticeable and the lens produces very little Chromatic Aberration. As for the implementation of the 4-stop Image Stabilization, it allows you to attain the highest image quality.

All in all, the lens is a great value for the money. The reasonably priced lens can not only meet your expectations, but also exceed them. It's a compact lens with a wide length range that should suit those looking for a casual use lens.