Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 STM 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 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2012 2016
Release Date 2016-02-18
MSRP N/A 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 STM
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 STM
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 STM
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 39 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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 STM
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 STM
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 STM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Length 96 mm 96 mm
Weight 480 gr 515 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
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