EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMvs A6100
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Travel, everyday photography & video
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The ef-s 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is usm 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) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/3.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 39cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, smooth, and near-silent; ideal for video AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IS | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 480g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 76.6mm diameter × 96.1mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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