Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (New, White box)

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I used this lens with my Canon 80 D on my last trip to Asia and it performed great. Its wide enough with just a enough zoom range for most shots you will encounter when on the go. All of my photos turned out sharp! My camera came with a 18-55 mm and a 55-250 mm which are nice but I did not want to change back and forth between the lens to get my shot so I bought the Canon EF-S 18-135mm and it turned out to be a great choice.

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I like this lens. I replaced an old 18-85 with a flaky aperture, and I like the extra throw. The zoom has a nice feel -- neither too loose nor too tight. Having said this, I wish I had looked at the Sigma first -- I could have gone even longer.

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I love this lens. Its my everyday lens when I dont want to carry a zoom. I use it with a Canon 70D and can leave it on the camera for street shots, portraits, birds or distant cityscapes. Its lightweight and not burdensome. Images are clear and colors are vibrant. For most of my work, I use an L lens, but this is one I definitely plan to keep in my bag for years to come. Its a must-have for any budget-minded photographer looking for an all-around default lens.

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Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS is an affordable all purpose lens designed especially for Canon beginner digital SLR camera users. The built quality are very similar to Canon Rebel XS, XSi and T1i body. It does not feel heavy and too long. Focal length of 18-135mm (equivalent to 29-216mm) is very versatile. It is wide enough for indoor or long enough for outdoor. There is no USM (ultra sonic motor) in the lens, so it will make a a bit of noise when the lens auto focus is activated. AF is moderately fast and very good for everyday use. Image quality is very good relative to consumer grade lens, it is certainly not as good as expensive high grade Canon L lenses. Bokeh is round and quite pleasing. Alternative lenses are * Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras which has longer reach but also more expensive and longer. * Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras which is not wide, compatible to full frame Canon body and has USM. Built quality of this lens is better, but image quality is average. Check out full size image samples at my website. Look for my web address by viewing my profile. Thanks for reading.

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Bought lens for my uncle’s Cannon DSLR. Takes great pics (will load once I receive the pics). Since this was a white box item no box or manual was included (I did not realize this until after the fact) but lens is new and was bubble wrap well.

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I shoot with mostly primes but wanted something with good IS and a good zoom range as i am starting into much more video recording these days. I am very impressed with this lens IS system. I can shoot stills up to 1/4 of a second and get some great, smooth handheld video shots. I also shoot in very well lit environments which is a must for this lens. It performs poorly in low light. It is a sharp lens. Nothing compared to most of my primes but very acceptable for a kit lens. My biggest complaint is the lens distortion, but this is not a huge deal because it is easily fixed in post. I purchased this lens used which i thought was a fantastic deal. I would really have to think hard if it was worth it to have to pay the price of a new one.

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First, the lens. I bought the 18-135 for my Canon T2i because I tired of having to always carry two lenses and to make frequent changes, depending on the different subjects I wished to photograph. Now, with the 18-135 on the camera I only have to carry the camera unless I know that I will be in a situation where I should use the 55-250. Another benefit is the reduced risk of getting dust on the sensor, a risk that always concerned me when I changed lenses. Before ordering the lens, I read many reviews and made a list of all the problems I could expect and the recommendations as to how to overcome or work around them. But either the Gods smiled on me or Canon has made some improvements in the lens since the reviews were written because so far I have not noticed the problems the reviews warned about. I have not yet taken shots at all focal lengths, F numbers or exposure speeds,. but at 18mm (a focal length warned about), f3.51, 1/32 I got good,fully usable photos. I may still see evidence of problems and will update this review if I do, but so far Im pleased, getting photos as good as those when using the 18-55 but without the need to carry two lenses most of the time. I bought it knowing it is not fast enough to be a good low light. However, the Canon 50 1.8 is quite inexpensive and will probably get it for those few times when I want to photograph in a low light situation. It may not be good for macro, either, but that is not where my interests lie. The lens comes without the lens hood, however, I purchased an inexpensive bayonet Canon look-alike made by Fotodiox and sold by Amazon and solved that problem I also bought a couple of $1.95 Fotodiox lens caps with the center pinch from Amazon so that I can put on and take off the lens caps without removing the hood. The 18-135 is not an L lens, but for the money it is a very good walk-around for most photographers. My issue with Amazon has to do with what I thought I was ordering and what I received. At the time I placed the order, and still true today, I had the choice of paying approximately $420 or $320, the latter described as coming in a white box. I was very tempted to order the lens for $320, but ordered the more expensive option, reasoning that the lens in the white box is more likely to be one that somebody else removed from their new camera kit because they were not satisfied with its performance. In other words, I was sure that because I was paying the additional $100 that I would be getting a lens, new and untouched by others, in a Canon box. However, when I opened the shipping box, inside was a lens in a white box, the same as I would have gotten had I paid $100 less. I got the customer service webpage and made a complaint, explaining why I bought the more expensive lens and saying that I felt Amazon had let me down when it charged me about $100 more than I would have paid for a lens shipped in a white box. Almost immediately I got a reply, telling me that my credit card was being credited with a $40 refund. With the refund, I am still paying more than the going price for a white box, but the lens I got was shipped free, which reduces a little more the difference, and I may have gotten better shipping service. So all in all, I am satisfied with the response I got from Amazon And the lens is definitely a keeper even though it was in a white box. Update 1 January 2012. Still very pleased that I bought this lens. The only time I take it off the camera is when I want more reach than is provided by 135mm. Sure is great to be able to walk around with one lens instead of 2 in order to cover the range I normally shoot when in the "walk around" mode.

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Here is what I was looking for: Carry just one lens around on a three week vacation and still get great shots. Carry just one lens to my kids school and still get great shots. Carry just one lens while camping and still get great shots. Get the picture? I love this lens. I have three others but rarely carry them with me or even use them on a daily basis. This is lens is perfect for my EOS Rebel T2i. Yes I am an amateur but arent most of us that are looking at this lens? So to sum it up .. JUST BUY IT ... you will not be sorry.

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This is a great range of wide and zoom for many situations but they have a fatal flaw with the zooming I have one with pieces now rattling inside that wont reliably focus and can grind when zooming. I assume something is stripped. repair would cost as much as replace at this point. I am not sure if its something in the design or lack of a barrel lock and I dont think I handled the lens overly rough.

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This lens is a good upgrade from a range wise from the kit lens with was little restrictive at 55 mm. I was seriously considering switchin to Nikon D90 systme with the 18-105 VR lens and 70-300 mm VR lenses. I am not a professional to invest in L or high end Nikkor glasses. But at the same time wanted decent quality. The issue with Canon , though off-late they seem to address is making quality lenses for the APS-C size camera. And for the very reason I stated, the best quality lenses are reserved for the pros or serious amateurs. I wanted to get the 18-200 but heard of its IQ issues, considered 28-135 lens, but same there with IQ, though build quality was great and had USM. 17-85 f2.8 is in L territory. So as I was about to make the decision to jump, canon released this and the 15-85 USM EFS lenses. I would say that was a move that canon should have done long back. So I purchased this one and so far it has been impressive. Even without USM, the focus speed is good. As usual pretty sharp through 5.6 to f11. Can gget some good bokeh when zoomed out to 135 and shooting closeby subjects. I have a 50mm 1.4 for that anyway. Good walkaround lens when I just need the camer and one lens and dont want to carry my full gear. For those looking to make a decision, I would say it is worthwhile. You wont get L quality, but very competent within what you get, good image stabilization. Decent zoom range. On the price I would suggest getting it under $350...I got mine for $325 from a market place vendor who made prompt UPS delivery - but I no longer see this price. As usual the price on amazon fluctuates like stock market.

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