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Canon T6S and 18-135 STM lens Video Question

Started Jan 4, 2017 | Discussions
cantol Junior Member • Posts: 26
Canon T6S and 18-135 STM lens Video Question

Based on everything I have heard about the Canon 18-135mm STM lens, it is supposed to be silent when autofocusing in video mode.  However, the copy that came with my Canon T6S is loud.  It's not super loud but you can definitely hear the autofocus "rattle" with the on board mic.  I'm pretty disappointed by this since I thought STM lenses were supposed to be completely silent.  Or maybe I'm expecting too much from these STM lenses...

Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EOS Rebel T6s (EOS 760D / EOS 8000D)
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sleibson Regular Member • Posts: 444
Re: Canon T6S and 18-135 STM lens Video Question

"Or maybe I'm expecting too much from these STM lenses..."

I'd say, you are expecting too much. STM lenses are supposed to be quieter, not silent.

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RedFox88 Forum Pro • Posts: 30,738
Re: Canon T6S and 18-135 STM lens Video Question
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sleibson wrote:

"Or maybe I'm expecting too much from these STM lenses..."

I'd say, you are expecting too much. STM lenses are supposed to be quieter, not silent.

the new 18-135 nano USM lens is faster and silent

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