Fed Up with EF-M 18-150mm

Advi wrote:

J Peters wrote:

Thanks for all the replies. I don't want to sound argumentative, but I have 6 other lenses and they seem fine to me....so why all the comments that the camera's the problem? I'm just trying to understand the logic.

I was previously thinking using the 18-55 as a knockabout lens was the way to go. A shame I'd lose the 56-150 range, but I'd rather have higher IQ.

Focus settings: I always use single point (standard size rectangle thingy) and one-shot for static subjects.

If I had this issue (and I have an EF-M 18-150mm lens), I would try this:

a) Is it possible that camera shake happened when shooting this picture?

A tiny bit possibly, but seeing as some parts a sharp(ish) then I don't think this is the main cause.

b) Have you tried to shoot using a tripod?

See a)

c) Have you checked the lens IS?

See a)

d) You can check where is your focus point within the camera or Canon DPP. Where is it?

Yes, and it was on the statue.

e) Is your lens firmware updated?

Good point. I never knew updates existed for this. I will check.

You can find the latest firmware here:

Canon EF-M 18-150mm firmware

I processed your image using stabilize setting on Topaz Sharpen AI, and here is the processed image:

Sharpen stabilized image processed with Topaz Sharpen AIt

Bye

Than you. Last time I did tests with this lens they were all at 150mm and they were so-so. I'll do some at 18mm soon.