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Optically how good is the EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens?

Started May 23, 2017 | Polls thread
Lauritz
Lauritz New Member • Posts: 18
Re: Optically how good is the EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens?
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I'd rate the lens as 'Good'. I've had mixed results so far, but some of that is due to my 'newbieness' with the EOS-M system. The 22mm is definitely sharper, but the 18-55mm is very versatile and 'lives' on my M most of the time.

Paul and Victoria

With the above pic of my son and his girlfriend, I took no particular care and just 'lucked out'. I like the quality of the skin tones and the light and shade in the restaurant on a moody day weather-wise. Sharpness could be better, but this is probably a limitation of the EOS-M and my skill level.

Bex

This was also shot a very dull day in Auckland and the subdued colours reflect this. The middle ground and distance are blurred, which may be settings or camera shake or both. Overall, I like the pic for the mix of visual elements.

 Lauritz's gear list:Lauritz's gear list
Canon PowerShot G5 Canon EOS M Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM +2 more
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