EFS 18-135 IS STM vs. M 18-150
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Re: EFS 18-135 IS STM vs. M 18-150
Dareshooter wrote:
PerfectMark wrote:
Dareshooter wrote:
I have used both not on the same camera. The 18-135 I used on a DSLR the Canon 100D. The 18-150 I'm using currently on my M50 and I feel the 18-150 is a better lens but it's not a night and day difference.To be honest I wouldn't contemplate using an adapted 18-135 on an M camera as it would be too front heavy.
Unless you got that 18-135 fairly recently, I am guessing it is the previous model and not the latest 18-135 nanoUSM/STM though.
I personally use the nanoUSM 18-135 on my M6ii, it is a bit heavy, but my hands get used to it. Never saw any reason to change it and would be very surprised if the 18-150 is any better (considering the 18-150 is a smaller lens and you have to make compromises to make it smaller). .
The OP asked about the second version the STM and that was the context of my reply. The only compromise between them is the 18-150 is slower on the wide but it does have the advantage that it is a native system lens that needs no adapter,is less bulky and better balanced on the camera.
I had both the 18-135STM (used on T4i, 7D and M2) and the 18-150STM (used on M5), and agree completely with your assessment. Optically the 18-150 is slightly better, but not by that much; the real tradeoff is in 1/3 stop at the long end vs drastically reduced bulk. The 18-135 is out of place on an M2-class body; it is usable on an M5-class body, but I wouldn't willingly choose it over the 18-150.
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