Is this lens as good as the canon 18-135 stm for doing video on the canon 70D
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I have the Canon 18-135 STM and a different Sigma HSM lens. Canon's STM motor is better for video. You don't hear any focusing noise from the STM motor. Sigma's HSM motor is quiet, but makes light clicking noises as it focuses that were picked up by camera's (EOS 70D) built-in microphone. The clicking wasn't very loud. If there is a good amount of ambient noise, you probably won't notice.
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Complicated question; but short answer; it's great for video. Research the camera and you'll see that people are using these for actual professional video production. That being said, STM lens is essential for speed of focus and quietness. It's also important to choose the right settings and lighting for your shot. Regarding comparisons to camcorders; camcorders of course are made for video, but what most people don't understand is that they have much smaller capture areas than an SLR. So the images on an SLR can be (and with this one are) more accurate and detailed than most consumer camcorders. So for an all in 1 solution; you can't beat this camera. If this was helpful, please click yes! Thank you.
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This Lens is phenomenal! I also have the 6d and together they are great. Don't waste your money on the 24-70. At first, I was not too sure about the 28-70L , but after Using it at a few events, it is proven to be an awesome lens. My copy is tack sharp and the only difference is 4mm.
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Depends on your current and future needs. I have the 17-40 and am happy with it. I also have a full frame camera and that was why I brought this lens.The 17-40 will act as a 27-64 on the 70D while the 10-22 is a EF-S lens which will not work if you ever want to upgrade to full frame.
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Yes I would take the 24-70 2.8 because of the speed. This lens is my go to lens, it is a work horses. I back it up with my 70-200 2.8.
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I wouldn't buy the 24-105 mm lens. The 70D has a smaller APS-C sensor (compared to full frame) which translates into a 1.6x crop factor of the lens' focal length. Put simple, you will lose the wide angle capability of the lens and instead have the equivalent of a ca. 36-160 mm lens. The 24-105 has certainly better quality, but to fully appreciate it you should buy the EOS 6D body (ca. $1500) or another Canon body with a full frame sensor.
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The contempporary version of sigma 17-70 has an upgraded array of optics, and is lighter compared to the initial version of Sigma´s 17-70, and more compatible with newer camera models ie canon60D. This is the reason beneath the price difference. I am quite happy with my choice. Lens performance is great, image sharpness is outstanding!
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This lens is a great match with crop frame cameras such as the 70D. I use it often - it's about a 55mm equivalent so it gives a nice "normal" look.
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You would get all the improvements in this lens using the T4i, T5i or 70D since they have the compatible hardware (new AF focus system). However, you will feel the difference in speed with the STM lens. I've got both lenses, the II IS and the STM. I'm definitely happy with the STM lens mounted on my T3i.
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For what it's worth: I called Canon with a question about my 30D camera. I asked the employee which camera I should look at if I were to upgrade, and would my current lenses be compatible. He suggested the 70D, and said that my current two lenses will work with the 70D. He also mentioned that I could consider buying the 70D in a "kit" with the 18-135 STM lens, which he said is a good general-purpose lens that has some beneficial technology that takes more full advantage of the 70D than my two current lenses would.
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Hello, this is a great lens. I shoot weddings with it but outdoors or in a big church since it is 70mm. If you need group shots or wider shots you'll need a backup wide lens. But the quality of this glass is excellent. I have never used the canon version but I researched it and they both are close with the cannon having a slight edge.I decided to go with the sigma due to the price difference.
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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I believe the 70d is a crop-sensor, so it would give you the full-frame equivalent of 56mm.
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Yes the image quality is much better. This lens is over all sharper and has a much better build quality. I own and use this lens on my Canon 70D.
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It's an amazing wedding lens but not necessarily the best since that can depend on many factors. If you're looking for a long focal length like this then it's hard to beat the price and weight. But if you're willing to lug around some more heft the 70-200 2.8 with IS is a great wedding lens and versatile. I used my 135 exclusively at a wedding a few weekends ago and the photos came out tremendously but the long focal length meant I did miss some shots
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I have the STM. I can't speak for the glass or picture quality comparison, but the STM is almost silent. No motor-whirring when focusing. A HUGE plus for video. Focus is also quite fast. If you are planning on using this at all for video, hands-down the STM wins. If just for photo, I really can't speak to comparison. I did however own the EF 75-300 and compared the two side-by-side. The picture quality on the 55-250 STM is vastly superior.
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Unless you are shooting videos of close up images like insects, I wouldn't suggest this lens. That said, this is an excellent lens for what it was designed to do. I use it on a 70D.