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M5 owners, (and 18-150 ones) please chime in.

Started May 1, 2017 | Discussions thread
StevenSHH
StevenSHH Contributing Member • Posts: 609
Re: M5 owners, (and 18-150 ones) please chime in.

It is an upgraded zoom lens, it is indeed better than both kits lens currently available on M system.

Basically it is the equivalent EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens, probably designed for light weight for casual stills and video. (Price is similar if you compared the white box version with combo discounted lens)

EF-S 18-135mm IS STM is the only lens I take aside from EF-S 24mm STM when travelling with SL1. (I once travel with Sigm prime lens... big mistake lol - unless it's for pure photography trip - the only one I may consider taking is probably 1 lb. or less like the 30mm f/1.4 art DC prime)

Now M5 replaces my SL1.

Many have great experiences with prime lenses, Canon L lens zooms, standard zoom lens just seem meh.

IMO, it is mostly for video (STM) IMO, much less noise and works great with DPAF DSLR. And the weight saving is unbelievable.

It's a good thing we have choices, may be we will get a 7D II or better equivalent M with battery grip that cost 2000 with 4K next year. Probably a lot heavier too for weather sealings and without flippy screen. *Need GPS + WIFI/blutooth!

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