Would you do without the 18-55 STM lens ?

Hello ,

I plan to buy 100D/SL1 and now I am thinking about the kit content

Is the 18-55 IS STM much better than 18-55 IS II ?

I think STM is a bit bigger and I don't plan to shoot video at all ..

As I want to sell the 400D , which I have 18-55 IS II on, and it doesn't make sense to sell the body only, I disclosed to buy the 100D body only.

I like the 18-55 IS II and might keep it.

There are two kit options:

100D plus 18-55 IS STM

or

100D plus some 18-55mm DC III plus spare original battery and 50$ lower price.

(This is the newer lens, but non-IS version)

So my option is to sell 400D with 18-55mm DC III and keep 18-55 IS II or

to sell 400D with 18-55 IS II and keep the 18-55 IS STM

Your thoughts ?

Many thanks

I have an IS II that is really good also.  However the STMs will focus a bit better, and the IQ should be at least as good.  (I have the 18-135 STM so I can't really compare directly).

R2

Canon's STM lenses are designed to take full advantage of the Hybrid AF system found in the Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1.

Digital Shutterbug wrote:

guinness2 wrote:

Canon's STM lenses are designed to take full advantage of the Hybrid AF system found in the Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1.

Beyond that, all the STM lenses have been new designs that are proving to be optically superior to their predecessors. Like you, I don't shoot video, so quiet focusing is not such a big deal. But, image quality improvement is reason enough to buy the STM versions.

I agree with both of you regarding image quality improvements being a good reason.

But let me say that I was one of the naysayers who figured that video didn't belong on a DSLR and I would NEVER shoot video with my camera.

However that all changed recently when my newest granddaughter arrived a few months back. I haven't done many videos of her yet but what I have done has irritating focus noise in it and is to my mind useless. So if I had the opportunity to get an STM lens as part of a kit I certainly would not turn it down.

You just never know if or when you will change your mind about shooting video.

My two cents worth.

Steve

Good point, thanks you remind me.
I regret thar video was impossible for me, when son was baby.
Now is his turn

WSteveP wrote:

Digital Shutterbug wrote:

guinness2 wrote:

Canon's STM lenses are designed to take full advantage of the Hybrid AF system found in the Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1.

Beyond that, all the STM lenses have been new designs that are proving to be optically superior to their predecessors. Like you, I don't shoot video, so quiet focusing is not such a big deal. But, image quality improvement is reason enough to buy the STM versions.

I agree with both of you regarding image quality improvements being a good reason.

But let me say that I was one of the naysayers who figured that video didn't belong on a DSLR and I would NEVER shoot video with my camera.

However that all changed recently when my newest granddaughter arrived a few months back. I haven't done many videos of her yet but what I have done has irritating focus noise in it and is to my mind useless. So if I had the opportunity to get an STM lens as part of a kit I certainly would not turn it down.

You just never know if or when you will change your mind about shooting video.

My two cents worth.

Steve

I am very good videographist actually. After my first an only video shot with MFT I decided next time to shoot in landscape mode only instead of portrait one.

I'd get the 18-55 STM for improved image quality and focus (even stills).

As for home video, here's quick one done by a fellow DPR member with his new 70D, really impressive.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52405508

edit: Here's another one he did.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/50704333