EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMvs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016) Starting from £449 new Best for Travel, everyday photography & video View EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013) Starting from £399 new Best for Travel, everyday & family photography View Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Everyday Photography & Video — EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016): The best one-lens solution for the 90D — the 7.5× zoom range with Nano USM and IS covers almost any shooting situation in a single barrel.

Travel, Everyday & Family Photography — Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013): The standard zoom to start your Fujifilm X system — versatile, sharp, and with built-in OIS for handheld freedom.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The fujifilm xf 18-55mm f/2.8-4 r lm ois is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016)Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013)
Price £449 £399
Sensor f/3.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) f/2.8–4 (variable max aperture)
Video 39cm minimum focus distance 35cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Nano USM — fast, smooth, and near-silent; ideal for video AF Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet, ideal for video
Stabilisation 4-stop IS OIS (3.5 stops) — effective for handheld shooting
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 480g 310g
Dimensions 76.6mm diameter × 96.1mm length 65mm diameter × 70.4mm length
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMFujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
Travel
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
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Street —
7.0
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