A compact, versatile lens suited to a variety of subjects and ideal for travel photography. A 18-135mm zoom range offers the same angle of view as a 29-216mm lens on a full-frame camera. STM technology provides smooth quiet auto focusing for movies, and image stabilisation reduces vibrations in video footage. Key benefits: Get close to your subject. Focus down to 0.39m at any zoom setting for a close-up view of your subject. Dynamic Image Stabiliser technology smoothes out vibrations and camera movements when shooting video. Image Stabilizer technology allows hand-held photography in low light without using flash or a tripod. Shutter speeds up to four stops longer than normal may be used without blur from camera shake. Shoot with AF in movies using STM technology. Movie Servo AF uses STM stepping-motor technology for smooth quiet focusing when shooting video with compatible cameras. High speed auto focus. Fast autofocus locks onto subjects quickly and accurately. Full-time manual override is available without changing focus mode. For use with APS-C sized sensor Canon DSLRs released after 2003.
