Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM has 1 /12 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (17/12 vs 16/12). The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has 0.1 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (0.45 m vs 0.35 m). The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM has 1 more diaphragm blades than the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (7 vs 6). Lens viewing angle, diagonal: 84.5 - 18.45° on the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, 74.33 - 11.5° on the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Focal length range: 15 - 85 mm on the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, 18 - 135 mm on the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:17/12
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:16/12
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:84.5 - 18.45°
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:74.33 - 11.5°
Focal length range
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:15 - 85 mm
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:18 - 135 mm
Closest focusing distance
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.35 m
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0.45 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:7
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:6
AF actuator
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Ring USM
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Micro Motor
Diameter
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:8.16 cm
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.54 cm
Filter size
- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:72 mm
- EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:67 mm

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Comparison of EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
24 specifications	A Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View product	B Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS View product
Lens system5 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	17/12	16/12
Lens type	Standard zoom lens	Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	84.5 - 18.45°	74.33 - 11.5°
Focal length rangeDiffers	15 - 85 mm	18 - 135 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.35 m	0.45 m
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	24 - 136 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interface	Canon EF-S	Canon EF-S
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	136 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	7	6
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Ring USM	Micro Motor
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Canon EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS 400D, EOS 450D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.16 cm	7.54 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	72 mm	67 mm
LengthDiffers	87.5 mm	101 mm
WeightDiffers	575 g	455 g
Other featuresidentical
Magnification	0.21x	0.21x

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