Here is Canon’s latest 18-135mm lens, featuring their newest autofocus system, ‘Nano’ USM. It costs a lot more than its STM predecessor, but it is compatible with Canon’s new powerzoom module (PZ-E1 – sold separately). What other differences are there, and are they worth it?
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Ewww, lens hood not supplied…
Does this fit with the Lumix GH4 ?
I have the feeling one would be better off with a used 24-105mm f/4L lens, which may be even cheaper (around $400 to 600). While it might not give the same reach, it is sharper and gives way more contrast to your pictures, it also has IS and a constant F4 aperture which is better for video. For wider angles a 10-18mm would suffice, it’s also very cheap, light, and most importantly sharp.
I still wish Canon would make more EF-S zooms with a constant aperture like f/4 or even another f/2.8 lens, albeit with a higher price tag. A wider angle 14 or 15mm EF-S lens as a 24mm FF equivalent would also be nice; my 10-18 spends most of its time either on 10mm or on 15mm.
Chris. How is the image quality compare to canon 55-250 IS Stm?
It is a great kit lense for the 80d imho. And reasonable cheap in the kit as well.
Sir can u tell me how to set focus at infinity in this lens while on manual focus mode? It has no marking on focus ring and u can rotate it many times in any direction.
Thanks for the great video reviews.
Will you be getting a 6D Mark II?
I’d love to see your review of it.
Is the auto focus as good as the stm version on the canon 80D for video ?
Hey chris! If you’re able to, Id love to see a review of the new sigma 100-400! Looks like it could be a good buy.
Got the USM version used for about 165 pounds and since I´m only going to use it for when I´m traveling I am very happy with it.
Hi Frost! U think that this lens is optically good as the EFs 15-85? Which one u choose for a stay-in lens? Thank you so much!
I have observed that the lenses you had reviewed were most of the times attached to M3. May I ask why? Does the M3 operates well with regular Canon lenses and as well as third party lenses?
Thanks Chris, always enjoy your reviews. Just wonder whether using EOS-M with adaptor could affect the image quality.
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Hi i’m Giacomo, (sorry for my english), i follow your channel from my years and i think that your review are amazing. I have a eos 60D by 4 years and i’m looking on the 80D, have you ever tried this model? What do you think about it?
Thank a lot and compliment for your channel!
Nano-USM seems like such a tiny and practically useless update. The extra cost of this lens over the STM version is just so you can spend even MORE money and “upgrade” with the powerzoom module. I’m sorry, but this is just fiddly crap. They should have at LEAST had a 2 or 3 speed switch on the powerzoom module so you can get consistant zoom speeds instead of its current jerky functionality. Easy pass for me.
Big error on canon’s part not allowing this lens to be used on a full frame camera…I am after the canon 6d mark ii in the future!
I’m looking forward to your review of the Tamron 18-400, and I hope you will compare it to this Canon 18-135.
Beautifully described. Thanks for such a great video.
Very nice review thank you. Thinking of buying the Canon 80D and also this lens. My question is, can I use the lenses I use on my Canon 5D mark ii, on the Canon 80D?
what is the best lens for aps -c ( canon 18-135 nano usm or sigma 18-300 hsm c) ?
Thanks for the review. I’ll pass on buying this one
Can it fit on my 6D mark ii?
Are you planning to give a full review of the new Tamron 18 – 400 mm ?
I got this lens with my 80D and its the all around lens hahaha. Tbh you don’t really need another lens!!! Pair this lens with the 80D and its lightning fast. The lens feels great. A nice strong plastic, definitely doesn’t feel cheap
did you used an adaptor on your eos M3?
I love the the British accent, but yours is simply too much for me
Moved from Canon 6D, to it’s next best body. Internal 4K, great autofocus with face tracking, higher usable ISO, 100 fps at 1080p, everything for a reasonable price of just 1200 $. It’s called Canon A6300.
Ummm.
Oh, wait. It’s Sony.
I have the 18-135 is usm. Despite all the hate against it I actually really like it!!
Very good review
need your advice Mate!
Should I buy a canon 10-22 mm or a 70-300 mm usm ?
I have the 18-135 mm usm already :/
God, canon really doesnt use much logic in their products and overall future plan anymore
iv got this lens and it’s sharp was surprised from the grading scale shown here, I use it for a all round lens, good for outdoor use, good for video
I see a lot of fuji users hating on this lens and I don’t see the point of that. Just use your damn camera and lenses to shoot photos instead of spewing hatred at other brands.
Many beginners, amateurs and claimed pros have switched to Sony, Olympus & Fuji.
Canon you are six years too late, like Nikon.