EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMvs A6400
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/3.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 39cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, smooth, and near-silent; ideal for video AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 480g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 76.6mm diameter × 96.1mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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