Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

Compare Specifications

Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 2689 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L 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 STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L 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 39 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L 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 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 77 mm 92 mm
Length 96 mm 184 mm
Weight 480 gr 1670 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A