Designed to exceed expectations and ideal for video and still images alike‎,‎ the new EF‎-S 18‎-135mm f/3.5‎-5.6 IS STM marks a new standard for EF‎-S lenses‎.‎ It features a refined Image Stabilization system that delivers up to four equivalent stops of shake correction throughout the zoom range‎;‎ and offers a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end‎,‎ while remaining even more compact in size‎.‎ This EF‎-S lens supports the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR‎'‎s Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous AF during movie shooting by utilizing a new six‎-group zoom system and the adoption of a stepping motor and focus mechanism‎.‎ High‎-speed autofocus is achieved thanks to an Inner focusing system‎,‎ high‎-speed CPU‎,‎ and optimized AF algorithm‎.‎ Appearing for the first time in a Canon lens is Dynamic IS ‎(‎Movie Shooting Mode only‎)‎ that uses a wide image stabilization correction range to help ensure steady video while shooting when walking‎.‎

Whether shooting movies or stills‎,‎ image quality is phenomenal‎,‎ with one UD and one PMo aspheric lens providing high resolution and high contrast images with reduced chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range‎.‎ A 7 blade‎,‎ circular aperture ensures beautiful‎,‎ soft backgrounds and optimized lens coatings ensure excellent color with minimized ghosting and flare‎.‎ A zoom ring lock even prevents the lens from accidently extending‎.‎