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

FOCAL 18-135mmAPERTURE f/3.5-5.6WEIGHT 388gFILTER 67mm
Everyday & travelStabilised
New ≈£449
Used at MPB*£149–204
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Overview

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a aps-c 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens for the Canon EF / EF-S mount. It weighs about 388g and takes 67mm filters, with built-in stabilisation.

It's a strong choice for everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

In our database it fits 7 camera bodies natively and 23 with an adapter. Approximate new price is £449; used at MPB it sells for £149–204 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandCanon
MountsCanon EF / EF-S (First-party)
CoverageAPS-C
Focal length18-135mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)27-203mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5-5.6
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationOptical
Weather sealingNo
Weight≈388 g
Filter thread67 mm
Approx. new price£449
Used at MPB (Canon EF / EF-S)£149–204

Compatible camera bodies

7 native · 23 adapted

Canon EOS 90D2019 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £589 Canon EOS 80D2016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £444 Canon EOS 250D2019 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £374 Canon EOS 77D2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £304 Canon EOS 800D2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £354 Canon EOS 850D2020 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £454 Canon EOS 2000D2018 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £194 Canon EOS R5 Mark II2024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £3,199 Canon EOS R32021 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £2,099 Canon EOS R52020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £1,239 Canon EOS R102022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £699 Canon EOS R72022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £664 Canon EOS R82023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £789 Canon EOS R6 Mark II2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £1,369 Canon EOS R6 Mark III2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £1,779 Canon EOS R62020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £809 Canon EOS R2018 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £504 Canon EOS RP2019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £334 Canon EOS M50 Mark II2020 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £364 Canon EOS M6 Mark II2019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £524 Canon EOS R12024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · new ≈£6,399 Canon EOS R502023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £244 Canon EOS R1002023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £394 Canon EOS R50 V2025 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £459 Canon EOS R5 C2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus, crop mode · used from £2,049 Canon EOS M502018 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £254 Canon EOS M2002019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · new ≈— Canon EOS M1002017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £219 Canon EOS M52016 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £204 Canon EOS M62017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £214

Alternatives to compare

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC18-200mm · f/3.5-6.3 · 460g · E, EFM≈£449 new · used from £219
Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR27mm · f/2.8 · 84g · X≈£399 new · used from £294
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary18-50mm · f/2.8 · 290g · E, X, RF, L≈£499 new · used from £329
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR18-140mm · f/3.5-5.6 · 490g · F≈£399 new · used from £65

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM compatible with?

It's available for Canon EF / EF-S. Native bodies here include Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 80D, Canon EOS 250D, Canon EOS 77D, Canon EOS 800D, Canon EOS 850D, and it adapts to Canon mirrorless bodies.

Is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM weather sealed?

No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.

Does the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM have image stabilisation?

Yes, it has optical stabilisation, which helps on bodies without IBIS.

What is the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM best for?

Everyday & travel. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).