Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM: Purpose SUV and 4-stop optical stabilization

We continue with more announcements on the day by Canon with the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM and the new Canon EOS 650D . This zoom lens is aimed at those users who need to have a versatile lens, handy and remove them bail in most situations. That is, a target "SUV". As one of the main features observed featuring optical image stabilization that provides up to 4 steps with respect to non-stabilized models, allowing more down the shutter speed reducing the effect of camera shake. technology Possession of STM (eg Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM ) also makes it interesting for the video it offers, in this way, steady, silent autofocus during video capture. As is characteristic of this type of lens does not have a large aperture (only f / 3.5 to 18mm to 135mm f/5.6). However, since Canon has worked to ensure that the detailed control of chromatic aberrations and reduce glare, ghosting and flares elements. Allows a minimum focusing distance of 39 cm. Format is designed specifically for APS -C and has a circular diaphragm blades 7 and 16 optical elements arranged in 12 groups. This is a lens with internal focus motor, filter diameter 67mm, not including lens hood (EW-73B option), weighing about 450g and plastic components in its construction to complete the other features. As is predicted to be around $ 550 in the absence of confirmation for the European market.