Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM First Look | Dustin Abbott

[@jaydencparker4968]

Thank you for the review Dustin. I enjoy watching these to keep up with whats going on in the camera world and you do such a great job with these videos. Have a great time on your trip!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've actually just returned. It was a great trip - thanks!

[@jaydencparker4968]

Dustin Abbott Oh, wonderful :) Bet you got some great shots!

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Thank you Dustin. Can't wait for you review of the M's on you trip!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm doing some editing now!

[@tba1879]

I'm debating between this lens and the 15-45 and 5-200 bundle.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm a fan of this lens. It offers good image quality and great convenience.

[@arturogomez9364]

Hi Dustin, thank you for the review of the Canon EF-M 18-150mm IS STM, it was very good. I recently bought a Canon EOS M5 and EF-M 15 - 45 lens Kit and I am very pleased with the performance of the camera, even more when I use it with my Canon EF lenses. I am looking to complete the range with the M lenses, what would you recommend, cost/benefit, quality and functional wise, to acquire the EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM to cover the full range with 2 lenses, or to go straight to the Canon EF-M 18-150 IS lens and use only one lens.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I personally found the 18-150 a very useful lens.

[@tidalkingv]

Another informative review. Looking forward to learn your shooting experience. I am really leaning towards to have the M5+18-150mm to replace my old T3. Have a good trip.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My initial impressions are pretty favorable. There are always compromises with a superzoom, but this one handles them fairly well.

[@rajeshdas7351]

There is no equivalent for the 250D,600D etc ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Unfortunately no.

[@cactustweeter2890]

Looking forward to what you bring back, picture wise, from your trip with the EOS 5s.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you look at the image gallery from this lens in the description you will start to see some of the photos.

[@cactustweeter2890]

I will check them out…

[@jimgibson5265]

Dustin thanks for another well done review! I'm still holding on. I would love to see Canon put out a few more primes f2.8 to f4. Again well done.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You and me both! They seem pretty focused on consumer zooms than better primes. If you don't mind manual focus, though, the Samyang/Rokinon primes in the M mount are excellent.

[@cyalden1]

Hello Dustin, i have recently aquired an M3 and have the 22 and 18 - 45 lens i am considering one of these lens as i would like to experiment with street/candid portrature which would you recomend, im leaning to the new 18-150 but the 55-200 is cheaper?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think you will find the 18-150mm focal length more flexible for your purposes.

[@cyalden1]

Many thanks, i thinks its going to be worth the extra.

[@aliffirdauzi]

Hi Dustin, I'd been meaning to ask you which superzoom I should have, this ef-m 18-150 or tamron 18-200 DI III VC? Thanks...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

+Alif Firdauzi That depends on your tolerance of size. The Tamron gives you a wider focal range and roughly similar image quality, but it is a fair bit bigger.

[@davidvelasquez1592]

Hi Dustin, thank you for your great reviews, it's been a big help for me. I'm interested in the M5 as a video camera, but haven't decided yet. What are your thoughts on it's strength as a vid cam? I don't like some of the drawbacks of Sony, and the Xt2 is out of my budget. I shoot stills with the 5dsr so I have a few canon lenses. But would like a mirrorless body for video.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The DPAF is awesome, and if you just want 1080P, it does pretty well. You'll see some footage in my upcoming final review.

[@josecolon8143]

Outstanding review! Sorry for the new account, my dad managed to erase my old account by accident, lol I love that old man he's like a baby!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL.

[@jameslarsen9814]

Great review, as usual! Have fun on your trip! Quick question - Irix (a new lens company) just came out with a 15mm f/2.4, and an 11mm f/4 (Manual lenses) - any chance you might review one of those sometime? Just wondering.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'd like to, but I've got to find a source, first.

[@mbnvnd]

How does it rank as your favorite efm lens? Top what of the 7? Also have you experienced the shadow thingy I was talking about when you use this lens with the built in flash

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I like it quite well, though some of my favorite lenses for the system optically are actually from Rokinon. I haven't noticed the issue you raised, but I don't use the flash very much.

[@mbnvnd]

Dustin Abbott try taking a picture of your keyboard with a flash. I'll check Rokinon out I'm not that familiar with it yet, may I ask which specific model it is that you like the best? what about from canon's efm lenses do you like this better than say the 22mm? 11-22? 28? thanks! and also, great style of making these videos, I'm looking forward to your m5 review. not much out there

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I shot a number of portraits with an additional flash without issue. I like all three of those lenses you mention quite a bit. They are optically excellent.

[@invictushakil]

Hi Dustin, what software do you use to record you desktop screen for these videos?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have Cyberlink Screen Recorder, and sometimes use a free one from here: www.apowersoft.com/free-online-screen-recorder

[@invictushakil]

I started using OBS, this is a great software that lets you record both mic and pc audio at the same time as well as recording video. Inspired by your videos I am trying to open up a Bengali photography related youtube channel. :)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Shakil Mahbub Hussain Best of luck to you!

[@aldrindetablan4358]

hope canon release a fast telephoto zoom for aps-c and mirrorless like a 55-150 or 55-250 f2.8..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That would be nice, but I think unlikely (particularly for mirrorless). They've most gone for light and compact for the system. It's been a LONG time since they have released any kind of premium lens for APS-C/.

[@howardkahn717]

Dustin, do you have any knowledge of the "Capture One software" ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’m aware of it but have not really used it

[@howardkahn717]

thanks, when i return to the States i think i will look into this technology....Keeping up is exhausting!.....i finally mastered "back focusing" which i never knew existed this time last year, shows you how far i am behind......i dislike the idea of adopters because at the least if i paid for a 2.8 aperture it is now a smaller aperture with means i paid for something i did not get..........

[@ThePinkbarrio]

Is there a lens hood?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes, but it doesn't come with the lens. It has to be purchased separately.

[@gm5182]

Thanks for this review, Dustin. I still shoot with the M1/Clearviewer combo, and have wondered about your opinion as to the functionality of the M5's EVF. Comments I've read describe it as "tiny". Is it any smaller than the Sony A6000's .39 EVF? Any other comments about it would also be appreciated. Thanks.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This is actually a pretty good EVF. Good refresh rate, and the ability to put a lot of different information/magnification options in there helps a lot.

[@leojonkers3181]

Nice review! No hood? The Canon M5 is a very interesting camera and a reasonable compact superzoom together with a EF adapter makes it maybe a camera and this zoom I going to buy.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Canon never includes hoods with any of its non-L-series lenses - one of my pet peeves.

[@leojonkers3181]

You are right, but you can buy them. Silly way of marketing.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Leo Jonkers It's cheap, since all the third party lenses include hoods. I just roll my eyes...

[@mbastos1000]

Please, review the Canon EF 70-300mm USM IS II...I got two lemons! I am convinced that this new lens is worst than the old version. Give me your opinion... Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've got to return the M5 bodies and lenses before I can get in the 70-300. I can only do so much at a time!

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

Does the Canon EOS M5 uses the same Batteries as the Canon EOS SL1 and EOS M3?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes it does, and like the M3 the battery life is surprisingly good. Better than the rating.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

That is good. I am glad I bought my canon sl1 dslr rather than the canon t5i. It would be nice to be able to get 60 fps on an A-PSC size sensor and not have to buy all new batteries again. Thank you.

[@howardkahn717]

My mac pro uses Aperture and iphoto and neither sees Raw files from my Sony cameras.....i must convert them to tiff then to Jpeg in order for them to be seen in this software, my mac pro computer is 8 years old and was the top of the line in it's time, 15inch, i.7, 8 memory i updated from 4, solid state hard drive........Also when i hit up the raw to my screen it takes several seconds for the Raw file to open, Jpeg opens instantly, do you have any advice on why i am having this problem?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Your software is outdated. Your cameras are more recent than your software, and the software lacks the RAW converter.

[@howardkahn717]

YES, THATS because apple no longer supports aperture which i do not understand, i paid for aperture and several years ago they said they longer support this system, when i get back to the States i will call them up and ask them whats up.....Thanks again....

[@maxfactor4209]

Hi Dustin, would you please review the new canon 70-300 mm nano USM. thanks a lot. it will be awesome if you provide some comparison shots with the Tamron equivalent or the older canon equivalent or the 55-250mm canon. thanks alot.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I will be reviewing that lens, though I can't guarantee the comparisons you mention.

[@chirag4]

hi Dustin, i bought the 70-300 IS II Nano-USM before 3 weeks, . . it is a good lens and i am enjoying it, though at 300mm (f/5.6) in lowlight, AF is an issue. Canon says that Nano is good for smooth/silent/quick focusing in video, and USM is good for Stills, but i would say the AF during stills is not as fast as Canon is claiming. (I am not a video guy.) If i had to buy a 70-300 all over again, i would spend 2.5 times the money by getting the L version (despite being over-priced), as it is Pro-grade, Metal build, Faster AF, better IQ lens. Would love to see 70-300 NanoUSM compared to the 70-300 L Thanks

[@maxfactor4209]

Chirag Parikh how about the sharpness and contrast in 300 end, is it any sharp compare to tamron 70-300 vc ?

[@chirag4]

i tried the Tamron Non-VC version once, but not the VC one, so can't compare. Canon's sharpness at 300 is good. I won't bother with that Tamron and get the Canon, despite Tamron being a good 50-100$ cheaper, and even if both were equal in IQ. Thanks for your question. Best of luck with whatever decide. I am waiting for Dustin's review like you too.

[@dr.alihanoosh5763]

I think the M5 has an EIS that works for video only, not a 5 axis image stabilization!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is a digital five axis stabilization, but yes, it is for video only (which I mention here).

[@KingTabor]

Wow good! I have the 18-55 EF-M and its a good lens, better then the 'big' 18-55 EF-S 'kit' lens

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's generally been the case with the EF-M lenses.

[@PeterBrockie]

For some of the first ones, at least. They're getting cheaper and cheaper as they release new models.

[@browaterboy7968]

you always fast and quick reviewer. concerned to deliver proper details with positive and negetive aspects of product. can do a review with canon 100-400mm is usm ll with 80D or any apc body those help me to find is it worth for my 80D.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks for the feedback. I may include some coverage of the 100-400L II on APS-C when I do that review of the Tamron 150-600 G2 lens.

[@browaterboy7968]

Dustin Abbott appreciate your kindness. I am awaiting your upload. God bless you my brother.

[@gameshoes]

There seems to be something wrong with your sound at the start of the video. I hear this digital buzzing that's not present in any of your other videos.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would say it must be a local issue for you. It's not there for me, and I've not hear that feedback from anyone else.

[@marvona3531]

Thanks 👍✳👍✳👍✳

[@luismiguelsilva9903]

You forgot to talk the most important thing: The aperture is horrible. f6.3......for shot video indoors, you must pull the ISO limits of the M5.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I understand that, and you're right, but that is also the nature of any lens like this. It's not unique to this lens.

[@luismiguelsilva9903]

True. Like the almost M canon lenses. They only average for outdoors. They have so many EF and EF-S glass, ... for me the M lenses makes no sense. They can work on a mirrorless system that accepts natively the EF and EF-S glass without any adapter.

[@CaseloadMoses]

You're one of my favorite camera reviewers but please change your opening theme song, it's extremely horrendous

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I get people who love it and want to download it, so clearly it is divisive :)

[@CaseloadMoses]

Oh, okay. I'll keep watching your videos despite the song.