Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6From real comments

Name: Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 4 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment75%

PROS 75%

CONS 25%

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Acceptable Sharpness0 mentions

Widely praised

Versatile for Travel and Street Use0 mentions

Widely praised

Long-Term Satisfaction0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Expensive When Bought New0 mentions

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1Mid

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Lightweight and portableVersatile all-in-one usefulnessTeleconverter compatibilityMissing 50-70mm rangeAutofocus reliability failureBarrel extension when zoomed

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Lightweight and portable

Versatile all-in-one usefulness

Teleconverter compatibility

Missing 50-70mm range

Autofocus reliability failure

Barrel extension when zoomed

Best value

2Mid

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4

Highly satisfying overall ownership experienceExcellent value for moneyNear-pro build qualityInconsistent third-party test resultsOptical rendering too clean for vintage character

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4

Highly satisfying overall ownership experience

Excellent value for money

Near-pro build quality

Inconsistent third-party test results

Optical rendering too clean for vintage character

3Budget

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM

Compact and lightweightFavorite everyday lensGreat value for priceSlow autofocusNo image stabilizationNoisy AF motor in video

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM

Compact and lightweight

Favorite everyday lens

Great value for price

Slow autofocus

No image stabilization

Noisy AF motor in video

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4Premium

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6

Acceptable SharpnessLong-Term SatisfactionVersatile for Travel and Street UseExpensive When Bought New

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6

Acceptable Sharpness

Long-Term Satisfaction

Versatile for Travel and Street Use

Expensive When Bought New

5Premium

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Exceptional Reach for WildlifeOutstanding Image QualityPairs Well with Modern Camera BodiesLarge and HeavyLearning Curve to Get Used ToLess Versatile Than Alternatives

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Exceptional Reach for Wildlife

Outstanding Image Quality

Pairs Well with Modern Camera Bodies

Large and Heavy

Learning Curve to Get Used To

Less Versatile Than Alternatives

6Budget

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Excellent value for moneySharp image qualityWorks well on modern mirrorless bodies via adapterSample variation in sharpnessSoftness at telephoto end / high megapixel bodiesVignetting

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Excellent value for money

Sharp image quality

Works well on modern mirrorless bodies via adapter

Sample variation in sharpness

Softness at telephoto end / high megapixel bodies

Vignetting

7Budget

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Affordable value for moneyWorks well adapted to mirrorless camerasLightweight and compactField curvature and corner softnessPlastic build qualityWeak low-light performance

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Affordable value for money

Works well adapted to mirrorless cameras

Lightweight and compact

Field curvature and corner softness

Plastic build quality

Weak low-light performance

8Premium

Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6

Compact and lightweight vs zoomsExceptional sharpnessFixed f/5.6 apertureAutofocus limitationsHigh price pointLimited suitability for fast sports

Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6

Compact and lightweight vs zooms

Exceptional sharpness

Fixed f/5.6 aperture

Autofocus limitations

High price point

Limited suitability for fast sports

9Mid

Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Good image quality at global levelGreat travel and walk-about lensCompact and versatile all-in-oneAperture narrows too earlyInferior to adapted EF-S alternativesUninspiring, budget feel

Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

Good image quality at global level

Great travel and walk-about lens

Compact and versatile all-in-one

Aperture narrows too early

Inferior to adapted EF-S alternatives

Uninspiring, budget feel

10Premium

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8

Versatile all-in-one lensExcellent image renderingGreat pairing with IBIS bodiesExposure stepping while zoomingNo optical image stabilizationHigher price and questionable value tradeoff

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8

Versatile all-in-one lens

Excellent image rendering

Great pairing with IBIS bodies

Exposure stepping while zooming

No optical image stabilization

Higher price and questionable value tradeoff

Sharpness
1. Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STMarrow_upward6
2. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward6
3. Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6arrow_upward6
Sharp
1. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward13
2. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward6
Lightweight
1. Fujifilm XF 70-300mmarrow_upward8
2. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward6
3. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward3
Value for money
1. Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STMarrow_upward8
2. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward6
3. Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4arrow_upward3
Compact size
1. Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STMarrow_upward9
2. Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6arrow_upward7
Fast autofocus
1. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STMarrow_upward11
2. Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMarrow_upward3
3. Fujifilm XF 70-300mmarrow_upward2

Overall Impression

The Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 is a versatile all-purpose zoom for Fujifilm X-series cameras. One owner used it as a backup lens alongside their XF16-80. They shot street photography in India and architecture in New York City, including building reflections. Images were called acceptably sharp both online and printed in a large coffee-table book. Another user praised it as a really good lens after over a year of use. That owner then upgraded to the XF16-80 and passed the 18-135 to a family member. A third commenter found a new copy surprisingly expensive. That buyer planned to use it as a walk-about landscape lens, having enjoyed a similar zoom on another brand's system. Commenters overall describe a dependable, versatile superzoom suited to travel and street use.

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hdAcceptable Sharpness

1 mentions

Widely praised

One owner reported that images from the lens looked acceptably sharp both when posted on the web and when printed in a large coffee-table sized book. This suggests the lens holds up for casual and print sharing alike.

@something-will-turn-up

I bought a used 18-135 as a backup travel lens for my 16-80 and to give me a bit more reach and used it for street photography during a trip to India, and in NYC for architecture, especially reflections of one building in the windows of another. The images were acceptably sharp when posted on the web and when printed in a large coffee table sized book.

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April 16, 2025

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1 mentions

Widely praised

A user chose the lens as a backup travel option for extra reach, using it for street photography in India and for architecture shots of building reflections in New York City. This points to strong flexibility across genres.

@something-will-turn-up

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April 16, 2025

thumb_upLong-Term Satisfaction

1 mentions

Widely praised

One commenter called it a really good lens after using it for over a year before eventually upgrading to the XF16-80 and passing the 18-135 on to a family member. This reflects sustained satisfaction over extended ownership.

@Enrique-the-photographer

Good to see you Michael. Very nice images, I did enjoy the “protest” images that you shared on Instagram. The XF18-135 is a really good lens, I did use it for over a year and then gave it to my daughter (with an X-T2) when I bought the XF16-80. Be well, stay safe and get some Zyrtec :-)

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April 16, 2025

attach_moneyExpensive When Bought New

1 mentions

Generally negative

A commenter noted that a new copy of the lens was surprisingly expensive, contrasting it with their experience of a more affordable walk-about zoom on another camera system. This suggests new-unit pricing can be a sticking point for buyers.

@MrPedalpaddle

Thanks for this.I have a new one arriving in a few days. Surprisingly expensive new, and must be in the queue for replacement, but I liked the Tamron 28-200 as a walk-about landscape lens on my Sony, so I’m hoping this will do the job for Fuji. Your use of this lens for abstract architecture inspires me to give that a go!

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April 21, 2025

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