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EFS 18-135 IS STM vs. M 18-150

Started Oct 31, 2020 | Discussions thread
dave_bass5
dave_bass5 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,342
Re: EFS 18-135 IS STM vs. M 18-150

shuutrr wrote:

Thank you everyone for your replies.

They seem to be level in IQ, or, at least the 150 matches the 135 in IQ.

That so, the native mount and size advantages of the 150 seal the deal.

For an especially enjoyable walk around kit.

The overall size advantage of the high performance M6 II and M mounts is just undeniably fun.

shuutrr

Ive got both and there in a noticeable difference between them on my M50, especially at the long end.

I got my 18-135 STM when I had my 80D, but when i swapped for the M50 i kept that lens. Its my most used lens on the M50.

I got the 18-150 for holidays, and it worked well, but I haven’t used it much other than the one holiday. We went back the next year and took the 18-135. Sharper photos of the same things. Ive tried to use it on and off since then, but its just not as satisfying, optically.

My opinion  is get it for its size and weight, but keep your 18-135 until you have tried both.

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