What is the difference between EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens and (18-55mm IS II Lens plus 55-250mm )? I am novice. Which is a better buy at same price?
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The new STM lens is an inch shorter and adds a zoom lock and instant manual-focus override to the older 18-135mm EF-S IS lens, however manual focus is electronic. The focus ring isn't connected to anything, and there is a tiny time delay between when you move the ring and the lens moving. Another huge improvement from the older 18-135mm EF-S IS is that the zoom range from 24mm to 18mm has been spread-out on the zoom ring, so it's much easier to set precise wide-angle framing. On the old lens, it was very cramped at the wide end.
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I too am a novice, however, I did do some research before purchasing my Canon Rebel T4i with the 18-135mm lens. I found that for doing video, which is more of a priority for me, the auto focus with this lens is quiet, unlike the 18-55mm. That was enough to sell me on it.
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I have the 18-135mm STM lens and if your planning to do any video shooting its a better buy hands down! I use this lens daily! I also have the 40mm STM lens the STM version is quiet and it seems to work best with the Canon DSLR's
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Yes this hood is reversible on the EF-S 18-55mm non-IS, IS and IS II lenses as well as the EF-S 55-250mm IS lens however it does not fit the new EF-S 18-55mm IS STM lens and I do not think this will fit the new EF-S 55-250mm IS STM lens.
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Hey,the focus is very fast and absolutely noticeable compared to the 18-55mm. Hope that helps.Kind regards
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I have both lenses and use them differently. The 23mm I mainly use when street shooting. But since I got the 23mm, I've don't use my 18-55 as much.
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I would say get the 18-55 and use the $150 difference toward a 55-250 while you are starting out. You will probably want something longer than 135mm regardless, and depending on how far you go with your photography, there may come a point where none of the three lenses mentioned in this post is "good enough" anymore. ;)
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I have not used the 10-22mm. EF is for full sensor cameras such as the 6D, 5D and 1D and EF-S is for cropped sensors. But since I did not use the 10-22, I am not sure what feature it has annd how it compares to the 16-35mm in terms of photos taken. From specs, the 2 have different specs and most apparent are the speed and the f stops on the 16-35mm. For the photos I shot in it, it is an exceptional lens.
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The 18-135 WR lens is optional. The standard lens. Is an 18-55 WR. Chech all the details of the offer. Mine was an 18-55 mm standard lens. The 18-135 is a great lens and will be used for 80% of your photos. I recommend you purchase it with the initial purchase.
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Greetings Georgina,Thank you for your interests in our item , and for contacting us regarding your concerns.We are pleased to inform you that the lens included in the kit is the original canon 18-55 StM Lens.As always, your satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again.Best Regards,LindaCustomer Service TeamSuperFinds
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Optically both are very very good. Advantages of 135 f2 is a shorter focal length and 1-stop of light. Advantages of 200 f2.8 is the cheaper price. See which focal length you use the most and decide based on that.
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I really like the 18-140. I also have the 55-300. At the time I was researching to purchase a new lens the 18-140 appeared to be the better choice. I went to the Nikon site and did a comparison between the 18-140, 18-200, and 18-300. The 18-140 was new, with the newer technology, lighter, and cheaper. For me, 18-140 focus quickly and it has the range I use most. I usually keep the 55-300 with me, so I'm covered in most situations.
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Yes, both are AF-S, they are pretty decent lenses for beginners. just want to let you know they are 18-55mm, F3.5 - 5.6 and 55-200mm, F4-5.6, if aperture is important to you.
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Thank you for your interest in our package deals! We do have available the Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Lens, as well as the Canon EF-S 55-250mm in both IS USM and IS II versions. For further assistance on available kits, or kit customization, please contact our sales department at 800-991-3350 EST.
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It's not so much the IS as the "STM" or stepping motor used inside this lens vs. the USM motor used in their other high quality lenses. The USM is built to bring subjects into focus with bullet speed. That's great for still image (sports, auto racing, etc) photography but not so good for video where you want a slightly smoother transition when focusing between subjects. The STM motor is designed to work with the new Hybrid CMOS sensor in the camera that utilizes both contrast and phase detect focusing technologies, with the phase detect being the new addition. The STM motor is also stated to be quieter which should translate into less in camera noise being picked up in your videos. Basically once the camera is set into video mode the camera uses the phase detect AF system to get the camera very close to 100% focus lock and then switches over to contrast detect for 100% lock. This of course all happens in nanoseconds. At least this is what I've been able to gleam from the numerous preview articles I've read today. Hope this helps somewhat. FWIW, I'd be looking to get the 18-135 STM kit when/if I do decide to upgrade from my Rebel XT (yes, same camera for 7 years, can you believe it). The flexibility of the 18-135 focal range for all-around still shooting plus the video enhancements make it very appealing. At least as long as the IQ testing backs it up. Plus this lens was stated to sell for around $550 all by itself if I'm not mistaken so in the kit represents a great savings imo.
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The current kit lens at 18-55mm is wide enough vs. the EF 17-40. Basically you have to ask yourself one major question. Do you plan on going to a full frame camera in the future? If so, then I would consider the EF 17-40 . On the other hand, if you plan on sticking to 1.6X factor cameras, then go with the EF-S 10-22 (16-35mm equivilant)
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The EF-S 18-55 mm IS lens and the 55-250mm IS lens are made by Canon, not the case for the Telephoto and wide-angle lenses.
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55-250mm is not STM, but provides an image stabilizer (IS), not a bad lens to start with, then again it depends what you're using it for.
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I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of STM/non-STM for this particular lens. If you were wanting a USM lens instead of STM or non-STM, that's another decision to make. I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of... » Read More I have also read that the 18-135 STM lens is a completely different optical design as well, with much higher edge to edge contrast, compared to the existing 18-135, which was a great all around piece of glass and definitely superior in quality to the kit lens. The 18-135 has also been called a good "walking around" lens in that it is very flexible in helping you get a wide range of shots.So if you want to do video and want the state of the art in 18-135, the STM is the way to go. As far as I can tell, the original 18-135 is NOT USM, so it is not a tradeoff in terms of STM/non-STM for this particular lens. If you were wanting a USM lens instead of STM or non-STM, that's another decision to make. « Show Less