EF-S 18-135mm IS STM Hands on review

I review the "expensive" kit lens for Canon DSLR's. Is this any good? Or is it worth the money at least?
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[chrisripplinger]

The STM technology is really amazing and useful for "run and gun" videographers.  I just wish they would make an L-series lens with the STM motor so I can have better or constant aperture and some weatherproofing.

[bedevere]

I have this lens and it takes awesome pictures. It's sharp and good contrast. The focus is pretty fast and silent and build quality is good. I got it for about 300 US dollars so at least I didn't pay 500.

[HorseRadish]

Thanks for your prompt reply i have just been watching your upload on the 24-105 f4 lens and should have mentioned i am looking at the more 'budget' end! Just seen that the 24-105 is available as stm though it is a variable f stop range, d'oh. I really like your videos, lots of interesting and useful content keep up the good work.

[bencevarga]

Isn't it easier to say "milimeters"?

[MrNick]

I'm buying 70D, but I don't know which kit lens are better, I mean between 18-135 and 18- 200, which lens you actually recommend?

[akiojuni]

Hi ! Your video is really interesting because it illustrates the problems I noticed with his kit, mainly the zoom. I have the EOS 700D Canon camera with this zoom EFS 18-135 mm. I never managed to record a great video because it indeed gives an awful barrel effect. Lens correction is not available on EOS utility for this zoom. What do you suggest as lens for this camera ? I need something to record my face and more often my full body with a guitar in a studio. Available distance from the camera to the body is about 7 ft. Many thanks if you can help me !

[HorseRadish]

Hi i am a hobbyist photographer with a recent keen interest in video and am looking to buy a 70d. Your comment re the image getting darker when zooming during videoing is surely true for all dslr zoom lenses not just the 18-135mm one?

[spirg]

I’m getting the 90 d and this lens in a month

[KendawgzProductions]

Great advice as usual...What would be your recommendation for a comparable lens at that that price? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[raisulislamrimon]

Which lens are better for canon kit lens.?.. sigma 17 50mm., tamron 17 50 or canon 18 135.suggest me in theses three lens. I want to sharp image

[Bikramjeet]

Can I use it with canon full frame camera

[CysticExpert]

Hi, good review! I have a question.. Im going to follow photography lessons at the end of this year and i am going to buy the Canon 70D aswell,  but im not sure which lens i should buy with it.. which lens do you recommend for all-round photography?

[roadkill]

Hey, Good Review. I am a film student and I own a 70D camera but I need a decent Lens. I've already used the 18-135mm lens (from the college I'm studying at) should I buy my own 18-135mm lens or something else?

[alkinsonjrstafford]

Will this lens work on de 250D - Sl3 ?

[MuRuGaNAsHvIn]

can i use this lens for birding or wildlife

[ReMaxBroker]

I just bought a 70D, can you plis recommend a prime lens for portraits.
I'm also planning to do lots of landscape photos, what lens should I look into?

[marcvillanea]

what do you think about tamron 18-270mm??? is it good lens?? advice me'',