Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 1276C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2009 2016
Release Date 2016-02-18
MSRP 499 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One UD and one aspherical elements
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 18-135 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 117 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 77 mm
Length 101 mm 96 mm
Weight 455 gr 515 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B EW-73D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A