Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens review (with samples)

[@zanetruesdale8336]

I love how the video just ended so abruptly. No outro. You'd said your words and boom. Video ended. Love it.

[@reg171reg]

I've got to say Christopher,I've watched quite a few of your reviews now and they really are quite superb. I love the consistency in your testing methods which allows us to go back to previous reviews to compare. I like that you provide us with all the detail about the equipment and I like how you summarise it at the end all in a video that is not overblown with irrelevant dribble. Well done

[@Lumusphoto]

I couldn't agree more!

[@kaibe5241]

You have some of the best lens reviews on youtube man, seriously :)

[@januaryheights]

Ive seen many many reviews of lenses but your reviews are the best. Straight to the point with good samples and smart data. Thank u very much.

[@sonicsupersam7793]

haha it’s fun seeing my home town in your videos and recognising exactly where the photos and videos were taken!

[@CharlesStoddardPastor]

This is the #1 lens I use! I absolutely love it. It takes exceptional pictures on my Canon 70D.

[@rklmbd2934]

This lens came with my 70D a few years ago and I automatically discounted it as a cheap kit lens, preferring more expensive lenses that I own. Thing is, I kept coming back to it despite myself for its versatility. If I only want to have one lens its often this. And that's what happened when I went on holiday recently including in my travels a friend's wedding in exotic Goa. I intended just to take some snapshots, there was a professional on hand for formal photos. I didn't even take a flash even though it was outdoor and at night. The lens surprised the heck out of me! IS is really really good. Dynamic range brilliant (Indian weddings are colourful!) and to my greatest surprise, because of the happy marriage of IS, wide open aperture and fairy lights I discovered that bokeh and out-of-focus is just creamy creamy creamy delicious. As distortion and CA are controlled in camera I have new respect for this lens and have returned its to its rightful place at the front of the cupboard.

[@BharadwajMadiraju]

Which lens are u referring to bro?

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@BharadwajMadiraju The Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, literally being reviewed in this video.

[@lyric3773]

thank you for this!

[@kenduejones]

@@BharadwajMadiraju 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lb7144]

I just ordered one for my 90D 😉

[@BradinManheim]

I recently took a tour boat to see Pictured Rocks National Seashore in Michigan. I brought 3 lenses on the trip for my Canon 90D. A 70-300 zoom, a 17-50 zoom, and this Canon 18-135. I only wanted to bring one lens on the boat tour. You guessed it, the 18-135 was perfect. The light was lousy that day but I added a bit on contrast and saturation in processing, so the colorful rocks turned out beautiful.

[@alanwong402]

Again a quality review by Christopher as always. Well Done! :)

[@dongee6351]

You do good reviews, factual and to the point unlike so many others.

[@ejdotw]

Christopher - you're awesome! I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the thoroughness and clarity of your reviews. They are absolutely outstanding. Watching your videos give me great confidence while searching for lenses and enhancing my photography skills.

[@JadenWhite]

Dam you sold me on this lens! Buying an 80D with this lens.

[@mazzeberlin1463]

Hello Chris, Thank you for your great work. I especially like your comparison of the lenses to simular lenses in the end of the video. That's a really nice addition.

[@thanhbuix]

Thanks Christopher a lot for all your reviews. I've been using 18-55 lens for one year and want to change to another simple lens, do you think a should buy this 18-135 lens as a replacement?

[@adibking5965]

you should

[@xhobv02]

I have the older non STM version. Is it worth upgrading just for image quality? I am not interested in video just for taking pictures.

[@eaglescout9901]

Thank you Christopher, I have a 5D Markii, I just ordered the 80D mostly for Videos, I was planning to use my Canon L lens, didn't think of zoo noise, so I just purchased this and will give it a test drive. Another nice part of Amazon, I can always return if it does not work out for me. You have a great voice and good information, thanks again.

[@legoplaytime1823]

Please do a re-review of this lens with the Canon R7!

[@lb7144]

It’s super sharp on my R6 mark II which crops adapted Canon EF-S lenses. I imagine it will perform the same on the R7 which has a higher pixel density. It’s just ok on my 90D but better than the older MKI EF 24-105mm (L) f/4. I’ve heard the better pairing on the 90D is the Mark II EF 24-70mm f/2.8.

[@kotokrabs]

Hi Chris, thanks for brilliant review. I have a question - is there a two versions of this lens? I want to buy one but I see the picture and it's different from what you have here. I found the same with your lens too, but it cost around 30$ more. Which one should I buy? Thanks.

[@christopherfrost]

Get the STM version, or the new USM version (if you can afford it - it's expensive)

[@francisamor6276]

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM?

[@christopherfrost]

Why does everyone keep asking me that question? They're different lenses for different uses. The 18-135 is a superzoom lens, the 55-250 a telephoto zoom lens

[@francisamor6276]

Christopher Frost Photography thanks for the reply! which one is good on blurring the background? And better quality photo?

[@christopherfrost]

The 55-250 will give you slightly more out of focus backgrounds. As for 'better quality photo' - watch my reviews, and you'll see :-)

[@joehall5549]

A very great review Christopher as always!!! I've watched this video several times to compare to other camera lenses. We hope you get to test the Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM NANO very soon. AND the Canon 70-300mm NANO lens. Those are the one's I'm very anxious to see. Thanks.

[@davidsimmons3514]

John Stott! That's a delightful surprise tucked away in the video. God bless!

[@Vitolo123]

I know I’m 8 years late but would you recommend this for Sports Photography ?

[@beeweetea]

This lens came with my Canon 800D. I tried filming with this lens, if you want a smooth zoom in and out this lens is not for you. Also this lens can only be used in bright places unless you use a tripod. Many times i find myself complaining about the lens in dark settings.

[@metube6859]

Hi Chris... I just purchased nearly the same lens, marked as 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. At 100€, it seemed like a bargain, particularly since I had in mind the good marks you gave to the STM version. Note that there's neither the STM nor the USM designation on mine, and all of the reviews I find here on KZbin refer to one or the other of these two versions. How likely is it that the optics perform in the same way? For a lens with the same optical references, when a manufacturer makes changes to motorization or other electronics, do they typically retain the same optical characteristics? Thanks for your reviews! They are great, and I have learned a lot.

[@metube6859]

Just to add to the weirdness, in case anybody is actually interested in this, I connected my 50D and launched the EOS Lens Registration Tool. It showed my new lens as needing to be added (which I had already seen in the camera itself), but it shows it not as an EF-S but as an EF lens. There is no equivalent EF-S lens in the entire list. Physically, the lens is labelled EF-S, and it has the the little blocking pin that prevents it from being mounted on an a full-frame EF mount. (I tried to put it on my 6D, and no-go.). So, given that the EOS Lens Registration Tool sees it only as an EF lens, I really am curious as to whether or not this lens is equivalent to its EF brother except for the labelling and blocking pin. After running the tool, the camera shows that it now has the correction data, but it describes the lens as EF-S. It sounds like some kind of commercial trick. 🙂

[@kennethcanosa6735]

Hi can you use this lens to canon M200, I have a camera M200 but I don’t know what lens is better to get, can you please recommend me some some the best lens for my camera, thank you God bless.

[@RolfReiner]

Loong awaited review, thanx! CA can be fixed with software as mentioned, and the same for barrel distortion (Lightroom). This is a great walkaround lens for still pics & video use.

[@AlexanderWigmore]

Just randomly Googled "18-135mm review" so was a shock to see Western Avenue at 0:53 and then more of Cardiff in general! Thanks for the review. (Penarth)

[@inSpyr]

how does the 18-135 STM compare to the 18-55 STM in terms of image quality?

[@christopherfrost]

It's a little less sharp (but it has a far longer zoom range)

[@ArtChic_]

Thank you for the videos. I had a 60D with 18-200 mm IS kit lens. It was a lemon and after 3 repairs went back. Now I am looking to replace it with the credit note under extended warranty. My question: which is a better lens? The 18-200 IS or the 18-135 STM IS? I loved the pictures that I got with the 18-200 - it really served all my needs from macro to zoom, in particular was great for close proximity action shots of the niece and nephew and it seemed to focus very fast. Unfortunately they no longer include it as part of the kit, and it is $700 Canadian on its own. I wish I had not brought the camera back and lived with its glitches! Thanks for any advice...

[@ArtChic_]

...I am planning on buying a 70D, since my experience in testing the t5i Rebel with the 18-135 STM yielded abysmal photos...may have been a bad camera - was an open box, but got spoiled by my 60D

[@christopherfrost]

jennifer brouse They're quite similar lenses, I slightly prefer the 18-135 though, it's a little smaller and sharper

[@ArtChic_]

Christopher Frost Photography thanks for your feedback! It's good to know the new kit lens holds its own against the very adequate but large and heavy 18-200 which suffered from severe lens creep issues! Thanks again for the great work!

[@albie8724]

how do you go up to to the high aperture when the lens is only 3.5-5.6? great video thanks

[@Vanessa2775]

hi i have DSLR Canon 700D. i want to buy lens which i can zoom very far.. it this lens is good for me or would u suggest which one lens is better? thanks...

[@christopherfrost]

+Vanessa2775 There are lots of lenses that zoom further than 135mm. The Canon 55-250mm STM is excellent - although, it won't give you a wide angle

[@Vanessa2775]

+Christopher Frost Photography thanks for replying :-) your videos really help me :-)

[@jackashby3921]

+Vanessa2775 I have the 700D with the 18-135 lens and i love it, i find the wide angle of 18mm is great for landscapes, and the big zoom of 135mm is great if you cant get close to what your trying to photograph, i find f/3.5 is a big enough aperture and ive gone all they way up to f/36 with it, ive gotten some amazing photos, landcape portrait and marco with it, but Christopher is correct, there are lots of lenses with zoom higher than 135mm, but generally you lose the wide angle, but i think Tamron do a 18-200mm lens however i dont know the price, for a lens not costing to much i HIGHLY recomend the 18-135mm :)

[@Vanessa2775]

+Jack Ashby wow thankyou for telling me about this. This information really help me :-) im so buying this...

[@jackashby3921]

+Vanessa2775 your most welcome :)

[@Bijou_Voyager]

Hi Chris I am looking for a better zoom lens for my M50 and trying to decide on the 18-135 or 15-85 any pointers please or other options 😀

[@IvoKlerk]

I have a Canon EOS 550D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The one without STM. I want to upgrade to a sharper lens that's also more capable of shooting in low light. What would you recommend? What is the best

[@christopherfrost]

The only really good one that would work also on full frame is the Tamron 24-70 VC USD

[@IvoKlerk]

Christopher Frost Photography Thanks! I'll go check that one out!

[@RYSEproductions]

Why is this lens so much sharper in picture mode than in video mode? I have it too and I can't seem to get sharp video from it. My videos are definitely noticeably soft even when the focus is dead on. I saw it here too. Do you happen to know why that's the case?

[@christopherfrost]

RYSE You're doing something wrong, if your lens is sharp for still images but soft for video work. This lens is more than sharp enough for any kind of 1080p video work. Try adjusting the sharpness settings on your camera

[@RYSEproductions]

That can't be it. I have a pretty good understanding of my camera and I shoot with cinestyle so naturally the sharpness is lower although it's still pretty sharp in picture mode. Could you perhaps take a look at one of my videos (This isn't a shameless plug :p) and tell me if you think it should be sharper or not? Maybe it's a compression thing.

[@christopherfrost]

+RYSE You could PM a link. First though, try another lens and see if you're getting the same results

[@RYSEproductions]

Never mind. I have a 50mm 1.8. Same results.

[@Tycho343]

+RYSE Canon DSLRs have intentionally blurred videos. You have to use Magic Lantern firmware or Canon Cinema series camera to get real FullHD quality.

[@azizahnisfulaeliikhda7682]

what if this lens used in the night? is it bright enough and how about the quality of the pic we took?

[@wasimmasud544]

Sir please guide which lens I should buy. Either canon 18-135mm or canon 18-200. And which of these two lens is better in picture quality. Thanx

[@dominicanbeauty82]

hello Christopher! I am in a bit of a dilemma. I am looking for a lens such as this for almost silent autofocus for video and I have a canon rebel t4i. Will this lens fit my camera and work well? Thanks so much.

[@christopherfrost]

+dominicanbeauty82 All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera (except EF-M lenses)

[@dommanakil]

I am planning to buy Canon700D. I like both indoor and out door shootings. What kinds of lenses should I buy? Is 18-55 & 55-250mm fit both purposes? Or EF-S 18-135 single lens would suit my purpose? Pls answer. Thank you.

[@christopherfrost]

It depends on whether you want one lens to shoot everything, or more than one lens to cover more photographic space and give you higher picture quality. Take a look at my kit lens upgrade video for more ideas.

[@dommanakil]

Thanks for the reply. I watched the video and I think I may go for the 18-135 STM. Thank you mate.

[@vibgyor81]

that was some very detailed and clearly explained review.. ! great work

[@vasilis_k_97]

I have a Canon 100D (SL1) camera with its kit 18-55 efs lens , the 10-18mm efs, and two old russian manual lenses( 35mm and 135mm and i am very pleased with them). I want to buy the 18-135mm efs or the 55-250mm but i can't decide which. I know that the 55-250 is far more sharp and that it has more zoom but the 18-135 is more convenient since I will not have to change lenses while I am outside shooting. ( I like to shoot a wide variety of photos, from landscapes to portraits and from street photography to night sky photography). What whould your recomend to me ? / What whould your choise be ?

[@christopherfrost]

It's down to personal preference. I don't mind changing lenses at all so I would add the 55-250 STM to your kit.

[@vasilis_k_97]

Thank you very much!!!

[@yuriieber3144]

I am flying to Costa Rica. Which is the best lens to take: Canon RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM or Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS Standard? I have a Canon RP.

[@kenduejones]

Take both 😎

[@darkwin_ph]

Obviously is better the 18-135mm, it's faster and more focal range than the RF24-105mm

[@NiaNicole]

Your video is soo clear and I purchased the canon T5i camera with this lense and my videos aren't as clear. Can you please offer some suggestions?

[@christopherfrost]

Nia Nicole Check your focus

[@NiaNicole]

Christopher Frost Photography ok thanks. I use the autofocus button in EOS utility. Should I be checking the focus someplace else?

[@srabonidasmeem9188]

which one will be better for canon eos 60D ?? Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM or Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS ???

[@nykwraizen]

Hi, Chris, whenever I wanted to buy a lens, I looked at your reviews, you do an excellent job. I also followed your comments with a lot of interest so as not to ask questions that have already been asked, so I would like to ask you something, because you kind of contradicted yourself. In terms of quality, which is sharper, 18-55mm STM or 18-135mm STM?

[@perfectforehand]

How are you still able to adjust the aperture to f8 at 135mm, when it should be fixed at f5.6?

[@christopherfrost]

It's not fixed at f/5.6, that's just the maximum it can go to

[@perfectforehand]

So you're saying that at 135mm you can't go below f/5.6?

[@christopherfrost]

perfectforehand Can't go wider / faster than f/5.6 at 135mm. Whenever you look at the name of a lens, look at the aperture number. That is always the maximum aperture

[@rob4eva]

Chris explained it well but let me explain it again... depending on the mm your at it will have a locked minimum aperture but you can increase the fstop. At 18mm your start at f/3.5 and can go higher but if you increase the mm to say 135mm your minimum changes from f/3.5 to f/5.6 but you can obviously go to f/8 at 135mm but you can't go below f/5.6 The reason people love low aperture lens such as the 50mm f.2.0 is because the it can let more light into the lens making it ideal for night shots but the lens also has better depth of field which allows to blur the background a lot more compares to 50mm lens with the 18-135mm which is ideal for portraits. I recommend everyone should have a 50mm or 30mm low aperture lens within your kit, it best lens I've ever purchased.

[@jullianabravo5769]

What lens do you think would be best for quality and focus? I have a Canon t5.

[@aaronv9516]

Hey Christopher, I'm clueless with cameras, just bought a used rebel xti for 100 bucks online. How does this camera stand today? Did i overpay for it considering it came out in 2006? Should I look into buying new lens for it? or is it too old? Thanks! looking forward to hearing back from you.

[@christopherfrost]

Sounds like a good deal for an old camera. Take a look at my kit lens upgrade video if you're thinking of a new lens :-)

[@arjayaceveda8142]

Is this compatible to CANON 1500 D?

[@RichardMarshall-ux8ob]

What is the price for the lense?

[@007Bikramjeet]

Can i use it in canon full frame camera ??

[@the321]

I'm going to buy the canon 70d with a kit lens. Do you think I should pay the extra money for this 18-135 or stick with the 18-55mm? I'm not sure if the 18-55mm will have decreased video quality?

[@christopherfrost]

The 321 Show If they're the STM versions then they're both fine for video, but I'd say the 18-135 is worth the extra money

[@hometech3838]

Whats the sweet pot apeture of this lens ?

[@Stezypuff]

for a Canon EOS 1300D DSLR Camera what lenses go well with for professional indoor outdoor video work? i was thinking in buying 2 lenses the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens and the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens maybe i should get a 70D camera?

[@christopherfrost]

If you want to do professional video work then an entry-level camera like the 1300D will not help you. Start with a Canon 70D and 18-135mm STM lens, and see where you go from there

[@qudoreng8461]

Thank you dear for all your reviews, I think you are the best reviewer on youtube. I have the old version of this lens, is the old version same sharpness and contrast as STM?

[@christopherfrost]

+Qudor Eng I haven't tested the old version - but this newer one is meant to be noticeably sharper

[@qudoreng8461]

+Christopher Frost Photography thank you Chris for replay

[@Ocasek77]

Is this lens compatible with Canon 1300D? Thanks.

[@christopherfrost]

All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses

[@gregpatchan5626]

favorite lens for me. However, I find that I must test longer zoom range lenses at more FL because decentering can crop up within a fairly narrow range. Also, both sides of the image need to be examined because that is how decentering or tilted optics will become noticeable. A more difficult problem to cope with soft corners.

[@shifumester1889]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful for me and I think for other people too. Great job!

[@juandiarte]

Christopher Frost Photography- First of all I really enjoy your videos... You are awesome! If you strictly look at Image Quality, is the 18-135 STM way better than the 18-55 STM? Money is an issue but I'm willing to spend a bit more on 18-135 if it is a significant difference... Again, love your videos!

[@christopherfrost]

Thanks! It's not really a very significant difference, but the 18-135 is a little sharper.

[@juandiarte]

Christopher Frost Photography Wow! Quick Response! You are even more awesome now! :) I should probably say that I currently own your nifty Canon 60D as well along with two lens: the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM & the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II... I don't really use the telephoto and I find myself not having enough room to back up with the prime lens... I definitely need a lens with a smaller focal length but finding one on a budget is difficult... Any suggestions?

[@machia0705]

Is the t51 much better than the 3ti? Just getting into DSLR ( old film hold-out ) here, have to buy all new lenses, big initial outlay of money, giving up thousands of dollars of lenses for slr for dslr. Please advise, thank you.

[@christopherfrost]

It depends what you want from your camera - if it's just stills shooting then the T3i is fine

[@machia0705]

Actually Chris, I want to take advantage of the built in video capability. Both my slr and camcorder are way out of date. I think you are indicating that the 5ti is superior to the 3ti in terms of video capabilty. please advise, and thank you for getting back to me on this subject. Semi-pro here, New Jersey, USA. Have used the old slr Minolta's SRT-101 series w/ Rokkor lenses since 1972 w/ great success. I always felt that Rokkor "glass" was superior to both Nikon and Canon, but pros in the business now are overwhelmingly using Canon over Nikon, at least in photo-journalism assignments in this NYC metro area. Minolta had gone out of the camera business, selling it's technology to Sony. Their 7D dslr was too little too late in terms of capabilty and it came with a high price tag. Sales were mediocre and Minolta decided to end it's manufacturing of all cameras and camera equipment. Thus in the market for a new camera, and still shooting film at this moment ! Have about $750.00 to invest, so looking for a capable camera, as I only do photography as a side line. Mostly architectural and landscapes for the construction industry, ( photo-documentation ). Thank you again.

[@ginoperrone5250]

Chris, which one is better? Canon 18-135 IS STM, or Canon 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM? I would use them on a 700D.

[@christopherfrost]

I haven't tried the 24-105 and don't really intend to, but I doubt it'll be any sharper than the 18-135, and the 18-135 has a smaller size and much better focal range

[@ginoperrone5250]

Thanks! Just let me ask you something more... Whcih one is better for using on a APS-C camera? Canon 50mm f/1.8, 40mm f/2.8 or 24mm f/2.8?

[@christopherfrost]

Gino Perrone They're all very different lenses so it depends what kind of photography you want to do. Most people take a punt on the 50mm f/1.8. Take a look at my reviews for more infoz :-)

[@ginoperrone5250]

Thanks for answering! Do you have any email address, so I can explain you better what's my situation? I would thank you a lot!

[@kingrobb44]

Does anyone know if this lense falls back on itself when pointed up? I have been considering buying this kit lense with the 70D but ... I have a Canon 18-200 IS 3.5-5.6 kit lense that came with my 60D. I love it but when I zoom in and point up in the sky the lense falls back (zooms out) all by itself. It is very loose. It makes it very hard to astro photography (as you want to zoom in and focus on star then zoom out again).

[@ChaoTime101]

I'm considering the buying a 70d or 60d to replace a 100d. Have you considered upgrading your 60d? The 60d is about 475USD versus 700USD for the 70d. The thing I like most about the 70d is the autofocus system. What are your thoughts?

[@christopherfrost]

Charlie Chao I did indeed upgrade to the 70D. It's considerably nicer than the 60D in my opinion!

[@timur7504]

Please Review the NEW 18-135mm USM!!!!

[@TheMisteruban]

yeah, I also want to see the difference between the two

[@alloneword154]

It’s way better.

[@Danuliq952]

@@alloneword154 why?

[@alloneword154]

fadanyiellaklova. It’s more sharp and quieter. Better color.

[@KlockworXMusic]

@@alloneword154 Its louder, not quieter.

[@choboy1511]

Hi, is the 18-135mm lens better to have than 2 lenses, 24mm and 50mm?

[@MatBaconMC]

Any chance we'll be getting a review on the new Nano USM version?

[@christopherfrost]

If I can hire one, yes. But really, apparently, the optics are the same

[@MatBaconMC]

Christopher Frost Photography Awesome! I see.

[@zijunryanmeng3921]

what's the difference then? thank you.

[@MatBaconMC]

GeniusPanda It has a Canon's new AF motor called the "Nano USM drive" in it. I wanted to see how that worked, and also if the optics are really the same as compared to the STM version.

[@gopalkrishna5275]

Hi, I dont use the Video option at all. So, Should I buy the Old IS Version as I am getting it for cheap or should i get the STM Version. How big diff is on the Image Quality ?..

[@christopherfrost]

+Gopal Krishna From what I hear, the new STM version is a bit sharper, and it generally functions a bit better so I'd go for the STM version, unless there's a big difference in price

[@gopalkrishna5275]

Thank You.. Your videos are brilliant.. Will go with the STM version.. Appreciate your response.. Have a nice day !!

[@ThePerry1988]

Hey Chris, great review. I am getting the Canon 700d and am in between the Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC HSM OS Lens for Canon and the 18-135 that you have reviewed. Your verdict on A: The 700D that comes with the 18-135 or B: Get the 700D body only plus the Sigma 18-200mm lens. Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

I didn't really like the Sigma lens, I'd much prefer the Canon. Check my review of the Sigma lens for more infoz

[@Vikingdescendent]

Thx for another excellent review. Any chance you will do a review of the Sony EP Z 18 - 105mm G zoom lens and how it compares? Just a note for Sony e mount users about STM lenses, they won't function without a Commlite or Metabones type adapter if you cross platform it with a Sony e mount camera.

[@christopherfrost]

+Vikingdescendent Don't cover Sony lenses, I'm afraid! My next target is the Fuji X system.

[@raunaqmurarka3422]

Hello, I'm looking for a lens that will serve the purpose of product photography (garments, clothes etc) and a bit of travel too. Planning to buy Canon 800D along with 18-135 STM lens. Is this the right option?

[@christopherfrost]

It'll be a good start. You could get an inexpensive Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens too for the product photography if you wanted

[@raunaqmurarka3422]

Christopher Frost Photography thanks for the reply sir. Also, what are your view on using filters? Recently bought the OSAKA CPL filter and not happy with it. Just wondering if we really need filters for landscape and portrait photography.

[@DolphinsEatFish]

so in your opinion, what is better for everyday walk around city street photography. the 15-85 usm OR 18-135 stm

[@christopherfrost]

Hmm, I would go for the 15-85, as I quite like my wide angles

[@domes_fotoblicke]

Bought it used as a Allrounder, didnt get a good oppertunity to test it fully from the picture Quality but from the feel of it, it feels solid. Not Cheap or high premium, just solid with good weight.

[@JimboHamster]

hi, i have 60D , need help.i am shooting video, i dont know what to do, i have canon 18-135, but i want to get sigma 17-50, do you prefer this? does 17-50 have other advantage except max aperture than 18 -135? for example for day shooting video. will i get with 17-50 more sharp or quality video in day time video than 18-135?

[@christopherfrost]

The 17-50 has a wider aperture, so it will help you when shooting indoors or in dark situations, and it will help you get a more out of focus background

[@JimboHamster]

Christopher Frost Photography you say it is very different 17 mm of 17-50 than 18 mm of 18-135 ? for 1 mm it is very different?

[@christopherfrost]

Vugar Ashrafov Not really

[@gilean6179]

Vugar Ashrafov Im also contemplating getting the Sigma 17-50 2.8; I have the canon 18-135mm STM as kit lens of my 70D. My apprehensions of getting the Sigma is there are many reviews saying they got a bad copy. Did you push through with the Sigma purchase?

[@JimboHamster]

kRx md , i yet didnt purchased, but i think if you are going to buy the sigma for its quality i think your 18-135 STM good enough , and there is no big difference between these two, your 18-135 STM is new versia, but i have 18-135 without STM.

[@0-_-U.S.S.R-_-0]

Mine is stuck if don’t go more then 24mm

[@zacharyfelix4113]

Enjoyed this video but I'm curious how Canon's new 18-135mm USM is compared to the STM version new review please?

[@christopherfrost]

I will sometime, but I've heard it's optically almost the same

[@michaelcarvalho3686]

What shutter speed would you use too in the case of nature and potrait photography for blury back grounds with canon 600 D and 18-135 stm lense.

[@christopherfrost]

To get a more out of focus background, use a wider (lower 'f'-number) aperture

[@TheAndpush]

How is it comparing to Sigma 17-70 C for still photography, other than Sigma's brighter and shorter which is fine for me? Thanks

[@christopherfrost]

Very similar really, but the Canon has much nicer build quality. Check out my review of the 17-70

[@chizdoggy579]

Hi Chris i have Canon Rebel t6i and 18-135mm STM lens problem is i can't create bokeh. What is the best lens for bokeh and not too much expensive. thank you

[@christopherfrost]

There are lots of options. The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM would be a great start.

[@chizdoggy579]

Thank you so much Chris. Yeah theres a lot of option. Until now i can't choose. When I show your video about the Canon 85mm 1.8 i cant decide which them i choose 50mm or 85mm. But 50mm is good deal for me as amateur photographer. LoL Galak sopas bram 😁

[@k2supreme468]

Will this lens be good for a canon m50 mark 1?

[@dilipgehlot6353]

Which is best lense between temron 16 to 300 millimetre or canon 18 to 200mm

[@christopherfrost]

Canon has slightly better image quality, the Tamron has better build quality and far better zoom range

[@ahmedelmarhomy7608]

Hi christopher: i am a biginner in photographing : can i buy the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 with CANON 750D? AND CAN I ZOOM A FAR DISTANCES WITH IT ?

[@christopherfrost]

+Ahmed elmarhomy No need to shout hehe. That lens will work with your camera. All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C Digital SLR camera (except EF-M lenses). You should make sure you get the 'STM' version of the lens. When it comes to the zoom range of the lens, watch this video, and you will see.

[@ahmedelmarhomy7608]

+Christopher Frost Photography many thanks

[@simon1974uk]

Hello Chris, I currently own a 550D and 70D, having just sold on my older 450D with 18-55mm kit lens v1 I am looking for something to replace he older kit lens with something better. Either the Canon 18-135mm STM or the slightly older 15-85mm USM ( now £ 150 ). Should I go for the Canon 15-85mm or do the bad distortions from his lens favour the Canon 18-135mm instead.

[@itsMido2]

I fecking love your accent!

[@jons8599]

How do I focus to infinite? No markets on it.

[@christopherfrost]

+Jonathan Shields You have to use liveview to focus

[@shadmanhasibsrabon579]

For a zoom lens, is the EF-S 55-250 IS STM better or the EF 75-300 USM better? The body is 750D.

[@christopherfrost]

+Shadman Hasib The 55-250 STM is miles better

[@shadmanhasibsrabon579]

+Christopher Frost Photography Thanks.

[@nicaheat]

Can this lens be use with a eos 50 m canon or do you recommend the 24-105 mm

[@atmatthew9699]

technically yes you can use it on the EOS M50, but you're gonna need the EF to EF-M adapter to be able to use the lens

[@John_Smith404]

Definitely need re-review!

[@azona1979]

Hello Chris. I have some doubts about two lens I have ponder in my mind several times. One is the Canon EF-S 18-135 VS Canon EF 24-105. I know that some times expensive lens doesn't mean best quality. From your review of the Canon EF 24-105mm I gather it's not really good quality lens image just because it's an L lens. Thanks for your help!

[@christopherfrost]

+Thiago De Almeida Get the 18-135 STM, unless you have a full-frame camera

[@takumiarrr]

I'm planning to go to tokyo this summer. Considering that I will be taking portraits and zoomed pictures, will it be better to get the ef-s 18-135mm or this 28-135mm one? I'm new to photography and I don't know much.

[@wauntimemedia7410]

Does the lens work on a canon rebel T7?

[@XmonkeychexX]

I do alot of photography away from home, was wondering if investing in a tablet of some sort so while im on the go i can always stop and dump the photos onto the tablet so it makes more room on my camera, my camera is rebel t5i

[@benlewis779]

im getting the canon 7d mark ii and am on a tight budget for lenses do you think that this lens is my best choice for my small budget

[@christopherfrost]

Ben Lewis It's a good value lens. Check out my popular '18 Low Budget Lenses' video for more ideas.

[@arunnatrajbanavar4445]

Thank you for this review! You are the best when it comes to lens review. Will 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM go well with my EOS M6 ii??? will it perform better than my kit lens 15-45mm?? for photography not video.

[@plbyrne]

Perfect - thanks again Christopher - love your vids.

[@Mikail837]

I am planning to buy a canon 80D, would you recommend the 18-135mm STM with it ? I am new in photography, I would like something that is good all around, I also plan on having a 50mm 1/8 lens for my videos... is it a good idea ? :-)

[@perfect7liberty]

Mikail Music : I just bought the 80d. Which lenses did you buy?

[@patrickkreisz1910]

Hi Chris, I absolutely prefer your review. How are the chances of review of the new 18 - 135 IS USM and a comparism to the STM version?

[@christopherfrost]

I'll keep an eye out for it but they're eye-wateringly expensive right now, and from what I hear, the optics are the same as the 18-135 STM

[@SkyWalk27]

Is it good for bird photography?

[@sushmitdey_jocular]

Hello Doing a great job reviewing the camera lenses. It helps allot. Please Help me out to choose between 15-85mm and 18-135mm as I have 50mm prime and 55-250mm Zoom. Which one should i Buy? thanks in advance.

[@Oliverkavanagh2108]

The 18-135mm is a great all rounder but the focal range is already covered by your 55-250mm but the 18-55mm is not as sharp

[@manwhalejoe6962]

he literally answered your question in his video. did you actually watch it??

[@speakyoursoul]

I'm thinking of getting a canon 7d mark ii tomorrow and I'm wondering if its worth spending the extra cash for this lens or if its not worth it and i should just wait and get other lenses

[@christopherfrost]

It's up to you really, it's a nice lens but it won't be great for low light work

[@usachef100]

look into the 70D. it comes with this lens. apart from that, the 70D has awesome autofocus for video. you just shoot and basically the cámara does the work.

[@christopherfrost]

***** The 70D is much easier to use for video, and has many more options for video work. However, the 6D has much better picture quality at high ISO levels. Both cameras have horrendous problems with moire, which is not a problem for the 5D Mark iii, but which itself is still not as easy to get to grips with as the 70D. So best quality: 5D Mark iii. Good quality: 6D. Easiest to use: 70D

[@mikeolinger4508]

Christopher Frost Photography Hey Chris, What is the lens you are using in the first shot ?

[@christopherfrost]

Mike Olinger Can't remember - I think it would have been the Sigma 18-35

[@YokoshimaSTAR]

Thanks for making me cry from happiness.

[@christopherfrost]

! Cool :-)

[@Cjcool03]

hello thank for your video, am a beginner photographer and i got a canon Eos 700d and canon zoom lens Ef-s 18-135 mm.. i just need a tip how to make use aperture ,shutter speed and lSO in outdoor photographer...Thx for understand me ...One Love

[@christopherfrost]

+Chijioke Ezeh You will need to watch some videos or read some guides about basic photography. All the best

[@theoakleystore]

Hi, I have this lens with my T5i Canon (Crop), and i find it very sharp indoor studio. But i also have the Mark III 5D. If i want the best sharpness possible and use my 5d Mark III, what option do i have? EF 28-135 ? EF 24-105 ? better zoom option? Would i get a better picture quality than with my t5i and this lens combination? thanks

[@christopherfrost]

You'll find you get better picture quality with the 5D and a 24-105, especially if you get the Sigma version, but it won't be a vast difference in sharpness, and the zoom range will be lower. I haven't reviewed the 28-135

[@theoakleystore]

Christopher Frost Photography Thanks for your answer, i think i will order both the 24-105 and the 28-135 EF and compare them, cause my t5i rocks, i need the camera for studio low light and don't know why i get more clear pictures with the t5i vs mark III at same AEIso, thanks!