EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.

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Instruction
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The Canon EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is Features
a high-performance high-magnification zoom 1. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent
lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer, and effect of a shutter speed four stops faster*.
has been developed for digital SLRs This function provides optimal image
compatible with EF-S lenses*. stabilization depending on shooting conditions
* As of October 2010, only the EOS 7D, EOS 60D,
(such as shooting still subjects and following
EOS 50D, EOS 40D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS shots).
20Da, EOS REBEL T2i/550D, EOS REBEL 2. Aspherical and UD lens elements result in
T1i/500D, EOS REBEL XSi/450D, EOS REBEL outstanding image delineation.
XS/1000D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D 3. A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer
DIGITAL, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D background blur.
DIGITAL, and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D
DIGITAL are compatible with EF-S lenses. * Based on [1/(focal length x 1.6)] second. Generally,
it requires a shutter speed [1/focal length] second or
¡“IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. faster to prevent camera shake (in 35mm format.
With an EF-S lens, it would be [1/(focal length x
1.6)] second).

Conventions used in this instruction

Warning to prevent lens or camera
malfunction or damage.

Supplementary notes on using the lens

and taking pictures.

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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
a Safety Precautions subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
• Do not look at the sun or a bright light source cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
through the lens or camera. Doing so could interference received, including interference that may cause
result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
through the lens is especially hazardous.
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or
• Whether it is attached to the camera or not, do modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
not leave the lens under the sun without the operation of the equipment.
lens cap attached. This is to prevent the lens from This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
concentrating the sun’s rays, which could cause a limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
fire. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
Handling Cautions energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
• If the lens is taken from a cold environment into
communications.
a warm one, condensation may develop on the However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
lens surface and internal parts. To prevent a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
condensation in this case, first put the lens into an interference to radio or television reception, which can be
airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
warm environment. Then take out the lens after it encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the following measures:
the lens from a warm environment into a cold one. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Do not leave the lens in excessive heat such as in
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can help.
cause the lens to malfunction.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 Nomenclature

Focus mode switch (→ 4)

Hood mount (→ 5)
Zoom position index (→ 5)

Filter mounting
thread (→ 8)

Focusing ring (→ 4)

Zoom ring (→ 5)
Contacts
Image stabilizer switch (→ 6) (→ 4)

Lens mount index (→ 4)

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).

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 1 Mounting and Detaching the Lens 2 Setting the Focus Mode
See your camera’s instructions for details on
mounting and detaching the lens.

To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus

mode switch to AF.
¡After detaching the lens, place the lens with the To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus
rear end up to prevent the lens surface and mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the
electrical contacts from getting scratched. focusing ring.
¡If the contacts get soiled, scratched, or have
fingerprints on them, corrosion or faulty
¡Do not touch the rotating parts of the lens while
connections can result. The camera and lens
autofocus is active.
may not operate properly.
¡Do not adjust focus manually when the focus
¡If the contacts get soiled or have fingerprints on
mode switch is set to AF.
them, clean them with a soft cloth.
¡If you remove the lens, cover it with the dust
cap. To attach it properly, align the lens mount
index and the ¢ index of the dust cap as shown
in the diagram, and turn clockwise. To remove
it, reverse the order.

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 3 Hood (Sold Separately) 4 Zooming

The EW-73B hood can keep unwanted light out To zoom, turn the lens’ zoom ring.
of the lens, and also protects the lens from rain,
snow, and dust. The minimum focusing distance differs at
To attach the hood, align the hood’s attachment different focal lengths.
position mark with the red dot on the front of the 18mm: 0.49 m / 1.6 ft.
lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow 50mm: 0.47 m / 1.5 ft.
until the lens' red dot is aligned with the hood's 135mm: 0.45 m / 1.5 ft.
stop position mark.
Shooting magnification
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens
18mm: 0.05×
for storage.
50mm: 0.12×
¡Part of the picture may be blocked if the hood is
135mm: 0.21×
not attached properly.
¡When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp Be sure to finish zooming before focusing.
the base of the hood to turn it. To prevent Changing the zoom ring after focusing can affect
deformation, do not grasp the rim of the hood to the focus.
turn it.

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5 Image Stabilizer
You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF
¡The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a
mode. blurred shot caused by a subject that moved.
This function provides optimal image stabilization ¡The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if
depending on shooting conditions (such as you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or
shooting still subjects and following shots). other transportation.
¡The Image Stabilizer consumes more power
than normal shooting, so fewer shots can be
taken if you use the function.

¡When shooting a still subject, it compensates for

camera shake in all directions.
¡It compensates for vertical camera shake during
following shots in a horizontal direction, and
compensates for horizontal camera shake

1 Set the STABILIZER switch to

¡If you are not going to use the image
. during following shots in a vertical direction.
¡Using a tripod also stabilizes the image.
However, depending on the kind of tripod and
stabilizer function, set the switch to .
shooting conditions, sometimes it may be better
to turn off the Image Stabilizer function.
2 When you press the shutter button
halfway, the Image Stabilizer will
¡The stabilizer is equally effective for hand-held
photography and photography with a monopod.
start operating. ¡The image stabilizer function also operates when the
¡Make sure the image in the viewfinder is lens is used with an Extension Tube EF12 ll or EF25 ll.
stable, then press the shutter button the ¡If you set the camera’s Custom Function to change the
rest of the way down to take the picture. assigned button to operate the AF, the Image Stabilizer will
operate when you press the newly assigned AF button.

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Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following
conditions.
¡In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or ¡When panning subjects in motion.
outdoors at night.
¡In locations where flash photography is
prohibited, such as art museums and theater
stages.
¡In situations where your footing is uncertain.
¡In situations where fast shutter settings cannot
be used.

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6 Filters (Sold Separately) 7 Extension Tubes (Sold Separately)
You can attach filters to the filter mounting You can attach Extension Tube EF12 II or EF25
thread on the front of the lens. II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and
magnification are shown below.
¡Only one filter may be attached.
¡If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Camera-to-Subject
Magnification
Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (67mm). Distance (mm)
¡To adjust the polarizing filter, first remove the Near Far Near Far
lens hood. 18mm Incompatible
EF12 II
135mm 304 1551 0.38× 0.09×
18mm Incompatible
EF25 II
135mm 252 806 0.59× 0.21×

Manual focusing is recommended for accurate

focusing.

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8 Specifications
Focal Length/Aperture 18 – 135 mm f/3.5 – 5.6
Lens Construction 12 groups, 16 elements
Minimum Aperture f/22 – 36*1
Angle of View Diagonal: 74° 20’ – 11° 30’ Vertical: 45° 30’ – 6° 20’
Horizontal: 64° 30’ – 9° 30’
Min. Focusing Distance 0.45 m/1.5 ft. (at 135mm)*2
Max. Magnification 0.21× (at 135 mm)
Field of View 327 × 503 mm/12.9 × 19.8 inch (at 0.49 m/1.6 ft.) –
75 × 112 mm/3.0 × 4.4 inch (at 0.45 m/1.5 ft.)
Filter Diameter 67 mm/2.6 inch
Max. Diameter and Length 75.4 × 101 mm/3.0 × 4.0 inch
Weight 455 g/16.0 oz
Hood EW-73B (Sold separately)
Lens Cap E-67
Case LP1116 (Sold separately)
*1 Applies to 1/3-stop increments. With 1/2-stop increments, it will be f/22-38.
*2 The minimum focusing distance differs at different focal lengths.
¡Equivalent to 29-216 mm in the 35mm film format.
¡The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the front end of the lens. Add 21.5 mm when including the lens cap and dust cap.
¡The size and weight listed are for the lens only, except as indicated.
¡The EF1.4X II/EF2X II extenders cannot be used with this lens. There are no compatible close-up lenses.
¡Aperture settings are specified on the camera. The camera automatically compensates for variations in the
aperture setting when the camera is zoomed in or out.
¡All data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
¡Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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