Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

22specifications compared
13differ
9identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:11/10
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:16/12
Lens type
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:Macro lens
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:51.9°
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:74.2 - 11.3°
Closest focusing distance
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:0.097 m
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.39 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:45 - 45 mm
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:29 - 216 mm
Maximum aperture number
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:22
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:38
Image stabilizer number of stops
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:3.5
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4
AF actuator
- EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens:STM
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:USM

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Comparison of 1362C005, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
33 specifications	A Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM Lens Model 1362C005 View product	B Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View product
Lens system7 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	11/10	16/12
Lens typeDiffers	Macro lens	Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	44.16°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	30.16°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	51.9°	74.2 - 11.3°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.097 m	0.39 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs	45 - 45 mm	29 - 216 mm
Image sensor format	APS-C	APS-C
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon EF-M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	22	38
Minimum aperture number	3.5	3.5
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm blades	7	7
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsDiffers	3.5	4
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 - 135 mm
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	STM	USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationDiffers	1.2x	0.28x
Lens hoodKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeKnown for one	Bayonet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one	0.093 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.09 cm	7.74 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	45.5 mm	96 mm
WeightDiffers	130 g	515 g

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