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First shots with 18-135 IS STM, and first thoughts about the lens

Started Jun 6, 2015 | Discussions thread
Alastair Norcross
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A few more

I've been using this lens for the last three days now, and it's definitely a keeper. Here are a few more samples:

Obligatory cat picture. That expression means "I can't believe you bought yet another lens."

Some macro(ish) shots. Not true macro, of course, but certainly good enough for flowers. The minimum focus distance is 15.35", which is more than two inches closer than the 24-105L. Combined with a longer maximum focal length, this means that the maximum magnification is a bit more than the 24-105L.

This is a fun bear carving in a local tree (there are actually several animals carved into the tree)

The more I try it, the more I think this lens works very well as a casual portrait lens. F5.6 at 135mm gives enough background separation, without having the DOF so razor thin that only one eye is in focus (I generally prefer portraits where you can tell what's in the background, while having enough blur to separate it).

Obligatory arty B&W shot.

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