Canon 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens review and comparison - the newest kit lens!

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  • @scorpionx211
    @scorpionx211 7 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    Thankssss!! I really love your videos!! Keep on making those great videos!!

    • @NatesFilmTutorials
      @NatesFilmTutorials 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      First to reply!

    • @GabDamn
      @GabDamn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats my dude

    • @jorgemorenomx
      @jorgemorenomx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kfir Luzon LOL hahahahahaha congrats bro!

    • @alkevinzmedia
      @alkevinzmedia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kfir Luzon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @blanked3
      @blanked3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kfir Luzon nice

  • @kevindiaz3459
    @kevindiaz3459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A nice video. No one ever talks about the kit lens, even though it is likely everybody's first lens, thus making it one of the most important lenses in photography. Canon does such a good job making inexpensive but effective lenses, and their kit lens gets the job done. I didn't realize that the new one was slightly slower on aperture, but realistically it won't matter. Neither lens is good in bad light, unless shooting fairly still subjects thanks to IS (I think both have 4 stops of compensation), so really I think it is splitting hairs on that. I would say that the new STM focus is the real big deal, given that it replaces the older lenses clunky and noisey focusing mechanism, making it quiet and smooth for video as well as stills (I think it even focuses faster than the older model too). That is a big improvement, one that I think outweighs the loss of about 1/3 of a stop on the aperture for two lenses that are not fast lenses anyway. One caveat on the STM though, it is focus by wire manual focus, and some don't like that. For a kit lens, it really shouldn't matter to most people, just putting that out there.
    Also, to anyone looking to trade up to the STM lens, don't buy this lens just for this lens. If you have the older kit lens it likely came with a camera that can't fully utilize the STM motor anyway. For stills it works on any camera, but for video you have to have specific Canon cameras to gain the advantage of silent focusing. Base models like the T6 do not have this feature, and this lens will still be noisey anyway. Older models like the T3i predate the silent focus for video (and AF in video too). If a new camera is in your future, it likely will come with this lens as long as it is not the base model (I currently recommend the SL2 as an inexpensive but still good camera). For what it cost new, you would be better to put that money into a new camera or a better lens (look into the Tamron or Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 models, or the Canon 17-55mm F2.8, or even the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM). Also, these kit lenses are available second hand all over the place for 50 to 100 bucks, if you are ok with that. So many of them just go unused, so it's a pretty safe bet. Mine just sits on a shelf, came with an 80D I bought, but I just have no need for it.

  • @oldengguy
    @oldengguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the side-by-side comparison. The problem I have with the newer lens is the failure to focus as close as the earlier one. I do a lot of product photography for online sales, and I typically use an 18-55mm lens and a 100mm macro. I bumbled upon a Canon 77D at a pawn shop for a good price, and it had the newer lens with it. I found that with the older version, I don't need to switch to the macro as often, and that is huge. Therefore the newer lens is set aside and I mounted the older version on my 77D, along with another on an old SL1 on a copy stand. If the newer lens were able to focus closer, I'd be more likely to use it. For walking around taking nature photos, though, it might not matter as much, because I'd be more willing to switch to the macro lens. For my work/product photography, though, it's just so much nicer if I don't need to switch.

  • @4x4forlyfe
    @4x4forlyfe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris, I value your reviews more than anyone else. You do such a fantastic job and answer every question I ever have. Please keep up your channel and never stop. Thanks again!

  • @chrislj2890
    @chrislj2890 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    And here I always thought that people who claimed "first" post were goofy.
    But now I ... naw, they really are goofy.

  • @thevega14
    @thevega14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man, your reviews are the best! Everything you need to know, right here! Thank you!

  • @carlosreyesf19
    @carlosreyesf19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I already have the new kit lens, would it make sense to get the Canon 17-55 2.8?
    In your review of that lens you said it was better than the kit lens, but of course you meant the older kit lenses, not the new 4-5.6.

  • @AziziAlias
    @AziziAlias 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Christ, love all your video, calm & clear voice unlike others who screaming or mumbling... Keep on the good work... cheers

  • @ej_tech
    @ej_tech 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The zoom ring on my STM kit lens (the previous f3.5-5.6 one) hasn't become stiff or jerky. Had the lens for 3 years now.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's great - the zoom ring on my copy has certainly become stiffer!

  • @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023
    @ThorinOakenshieldGSD2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the review. I will mention I am surprised you left out one feature of the new lens that I find very useful. On the older model the lens rotates making a lens hood useless or worse, whereas the new version does not rotate, allowing the lens shade to perform it's function.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No - that's only the case on the very old, non-STM version of the kit lens

  • @Baluchishair
    @Baluchishair 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Believe it or not but I have made a lot of improvements in my photography decisions just by watching your videos. And I love the fact that you don't take any one's side.

  • @encellon
    @encellon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own and use an awesome but bulky Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 ...and I was looking for a compact lens when traveling lighter. The Canon 10-55mm f4-5.6 fits the goal but has a major problem... intensely obvious field curvature at shorter focal lengths. Unlike Canon's venerable 10-18mm EF-S kit lens, there is no extra depth to hide this effect (I can't simply focus longer to cover distant corners). At f/8 and 24mm, for instance, I need to focus at least 25 feet away to hold infinity corner sharpness, and by then, reasonably nearby foreground subjects are fuzzy. At ~32-55mm, the curvature is okay, but by then, there is no hope for holding both near and far focus, and the lens is probably best used as a short telephoto and close-up wide-angle. The final nail for me... image quality is workable, but lifeless compared to the Sigma lens.

  • @markmarquez2010
    @markmarquez2010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please do a review of the new Canon EF 70-300 USM II. Other reviews are really long.

  • @HotarusLens
    @HotarusLens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Christopher, I really appreciate your reviews. They are an amazing resource.
    How would you say the EF-S 18-55 compares against the EF-M 15-45 in general quality terms?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you own a mirrorless camera just get the 15-45, don't bother adapting lenses if possible

  • @CristinaAlexiaFazeli
    @CristinaAlexiaFazeli 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Bought my camera and it came with this lens. I’m barely starting to use my camera 📷 and appreciate your videos.

  • @icecreamgecko
    @icecreamgecko 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You so much for the video. I sold my 700D-kit some time ago and went for a 70D but I always missed that 18-55mm kit lens for it's insanely quick and silent AF. Now I already had my former lens in the cart but then stumbled upon your video. The new zoom-ring setup is a life-saver for me. For some reason that fully retracted 26mm position drove me nuts, back then hehe.

  • @diegobejaranovergnaud3476
    @diegobejaranovergnaud3476 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Christ, I was trying to make a decision by reading reviews at B&H and looking "customer photos" and I was going crazy. Now I Know what to do. Thanks a lot, and keep going!

  • @GeoscienceImaging
    @GeoscienceImaging 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see a comparison between the 24mm pancake, the kit lens, and the 18-135mm lens, all shot at 24mm with the same settings. I'm most interested in how they compare in terms of sharpness, chromatic aberrations, and distortions. The 24mm pancake may be better in low light with the wider aperture, but is it also better than the kit lens in daylight/landscape conditions when I might be stopped down to f/8 or f/11? I know it can do things the others can't due to the wider aperture, but I'm really interested to know if it can do the same things they can do even better. Could do the same experiment in various lighting/conditions and see how they turn out when shooting the same subject at the same settings.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think you may be assuming I have a lot more spare time than I actually do...!

    • @GeoscienceImaging
      @GeoscienceImaging 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Frost Photography haha, yes, don't we all! Without a full video review, what's your opinion on it? Is one of them better than the others in terms of sharpness/clarity/color/etc.? I'm debating whether or not to buy the 24mm pancake. I don't really need it for low light or nicer bokeh since I tend to shoot outside, w/ aperture stopped down, during the day. I would get it though if it made better images than the kit lens under those conditions. I do wish it had image stabilization.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 24mm lens will be sharpest, but of course, the zoom lenses will be most versatile

  • @xplit
    @xplit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does this work with T5i?

    • @L-8
      @L-8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @paigeofstylez
      @paigeofstylez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same question I had

    • @L-8
      @L-8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The T5i is an EF mount camera, and because of the APS-S sized sensor it also fits EF-S lenses that won't work on full frame

    • @Samson1
      @Samson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@L-8 APS-C* 😉

    • @kmabru
      @kmabru 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@L-8 Nope. The T5i is EF-S mount. This lens will work just fine with it. Also, as YourPalMojo said, it's APS-C (not APS-S).

  • @peepers4763
    @peepers4763 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd choose the newer kit lens in every comparison shot but I have the older one, which isn't a good thing. 50mm 1.8 was a better choice for my merger needs. I'm adding a 24mm 2.8. I don't think my kit lens will see the light of day however having IS is desirable.

  • @akhlism.marifat9204
    @akhlism.marifat9204 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The AF and IS good. To be honest, I'm surprised on how quick the AF is. Nice review as always :)

  • @kowabundant
    @kowabundant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At 18mm the new lens has much more chromatic aberrations than the old lens with lots of color fringing that was not mentioned 5:50 Great Review with lots of great tests and detail - excellent! Thank you :)

    • @FuzziVision
      @FuzziVision 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old lens at18mm sharper in the corners also..

  • @JulienVollweiter
    @JulienVollweiter 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and the fact that you're using your Canon M3 from time to time. I bought this camera as my first "decent" one and can't decide wether to keep it or go for a 750D. The form factor and everything is nice, but it sucks that i need an adapter for EF-S lenses and the "missing" viewfinder bothers me. How come you use it even though you have way nicer cameras?
    Anyways, thanks for all the videos, they're great! Especially the intro is so nice and calm :D

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my EOS M3 hehe. It's not the camera, it's the photographer! :-)

  • @Faded.Visuals
    @Faded.Visuals 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I honestly don't know why canon made this lens. I mean, it nice to have a smaller, compact lens for traveling. (I can see this lens pair with the Canon 100D or the Rebel 1xxxD series) but i can't see anyone using this for anything else. What canon needs to do is start rebooting some of their legacy lens like the Canon EF-S 15-85mm 3.5-5.6 IS USM, Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS USM, and/or Canon 10-22mm F4.5-5.6 USM. I use to be a Canon user, but i recently switch to Sony's A7ii + Sony a6300. They are both excellent cameras for Video + Photography, but I do missed using my Canon; you really can't beat Canon amazing colors and their excellent lenses.

  • @jordanlin4437
    @jordanlin4437 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "pop" sound effect when you opened the lens cap was fun.

  • @MBDyson829
    @MBDyson829 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great review. Please do the Canon 18-135mm STM vs Nano. Keep up the good work.

  • @PaulKalak
    @PaulKalak 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, what would u advise for a video shooting (food channel on TH-cam)? I'm now using this kit 18-55mm one, not bad at all, but it really lacks a good zoom and bokeh...🙄 which is needed often to make some juicy videos of a ready meal... some advised to get a 2.8f at least, i.e. thinking more of a diaphragm, but I was thinking more of a focus length maybe, and get 18-135 for instance? I'd really appreciate your advise🙏Thank you!

  • @KuronoXD
    @KuronoXD 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, you didn't mention it, but I noticed a difference in "true" focal length when doing the side by side comparisons. It looked as if the new version is slightly shorter (in comparison) at the same focal lengths.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are correct - I didn't mention it (I probably should have) but the newer lens seems very slightly wider angle

  • @mudassirmahmood3366
    @mudassirmahmood3366 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you tell people if you don’t like the lens get this or this nice ...

  • @lmallard3788
    @lmallard3788 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I decided not on this lens. I have efs 24 f2.8 stm and ef 50 f1.8 stm lenses. The two primes are good enuf for my style of shooting with 80d

    • @toddjemery1
      @toddjemery1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drake Leroy 👌I have the 50 f1.8, the 24 f2.8 & the old 18-55 f3.5-5.6 STM. Honestly, I forced myself to take a few pictures with the kit lens today - just because I never use it. I love the 24 & the 50, and the kit lens rarely comes out of my bag...

    • @tomjens2046
      @tomjens2046 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      what about the fact that prime lenses do not have IS? Much worse for video...

  • @simonsimpson4695
    @simonsimpson4695 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, if you see this comment on your old video. Having looked at more than a few of your videos, the contrast on your test chart seems low for these lenses in relation to other tests you have done since. Having checked the Flickr images the colours and contrast also seem muted and muddy. I wasn’t sure if this was due to different exposure in the different tests or due to the quality of the lenses? Could I have your opinion?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's possible I've just shot them a little differently over time - I'm not sure, really

  • @TJuice1986
    @TJuice1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @35mm the older lens (on the left) had a little bit more contrast in the center. All the other judgements were dead on though! I really enjoyed you putting the 2 side by side like this! You should do the same thing with crop sensor & full frame!!

  • @Daniel-dj7fh
    @Daniel-dj7fh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have recently found out that the 18-55 is actually not too bad. I just have the old one.
    I wondering if it's worth the money to get it in stm (I have the 50mm as an stm and the focus is considerably better than that of the old 18-55)

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      plastic mount despite the 50 having a metal one? yikes. 55-250 it will be

  • @tizianoem
    @tizianoem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Christopher,
    i'd need your wise hint, please! 😂
    Basing on your opinion, should I prefer the 18-55 3,5-5,6 IS STM or the 4-5,6 IS STM?
    I bought an eon 850D with 4-5,6, but they sent me the older 3,5-5,6 so I'm considering the replacement.
    Every suggestion would be super-appreciated. Thank you!

  • @TheSwaroopB
    @TheSwaroopB 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you soooooo much for the beautiful review and comparison, Chris!

  • @Thephotosnatcher_
    @Thephotosnatcher_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Iv been following Chris on here almost 10 years. He needs to do a meetup someday with all his followers

  • @visugreat95
    @visugreat95 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is different between EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens vs EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens? which is best?

  • @olivernemo7280
    @olivernemo7280 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good informative review Christopher many thanks

  • @ZaberAnsaryOfficial
    @ZaberAnsaryOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please review the Canon 70-300 is II usm and Tamron 18-400 when it comes out

  • @peepers4763
    @peepers4763 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christopher, I have the older 18-55 kit lens. I'm looking at the newest Sigma 17-50mm 2.8. In your opinion should I keep the Canon kit lens and put my money toward a different lens. On a budget so my options are limited. More than focal length, my goal is the sharpest image on a budget. Can you suggest an option or two?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's up to you really, whether to go for a zoom lens or a couple of prime lenses. The Sigma 17-50 OS will be great, I would go for it :-)

  • @ArgentonRodrigo
    @ArgentonRodrigo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    but it's smaller when we selected 55mm also?

  • @caliramirez76
    @caliramirez76 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going on vacation next year and want to use my t61 for videos. Would you recommend this lens? I'm new to cameras and such.

  • @savas.ugurlu
    @savas.ugurlu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hidden gem of Canon :D

  • @aoe441
    @aoe441 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, I have a question.. Which another channels that you know, talk about lenses and reviews as you do? But oriented on Nikon. I love your videos and your accent, grettings from México.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know - I don't have a Nikon camera so I'm not really interested hehe

  • @Ir0nF1sT
    @Ir0nF1sT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know if it is just me but I bought a canon rebel sl3 that came with this lens and it doesn't auto focus I've tried the old one and it focuses fine on the camera, but when i put on the new one it doesn't auto focus at all

  • @EvilJonas
    @EvilJonas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you maybe do a comparison between the Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS and the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS II?

    • @kevindiaz3459
      @kevindiaz3459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Short version, the Canon wipes the floor with the Sigma. The Sigma is less sharp overall, has a lot more aberrations, and has poor AF performance. The Canon is one of the best 70-200mm lenses on the market, and imo is the best. But it is also very expensive, I don't suggest it to just anyone. If you want a solid performing F2.8 lens I would look at the Tamron G2 model. Lot of good feedback on that one. Sigma is just not good for zooms. Their primes are hard to beat.

  • @Allen_1105
    @Allen_1105 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to ask: Canon EOS 90D and canon, EOS M6 Mark II Which one is better to buy? Thank you 🙏

    • @datisgaaf
      @datisgaaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sony A7 III :)

  • @brapperdan
    @brapperdan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review, is the 3.5 silent during auto focus for video also ?

    • @kxmquatzofficial
      @kxmquatzofficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DapperDan I was wondering this at first but yes if you get the STM version of the 3.5 -5.6 lens the auto focus is silent due to the STM focusing capabilities 👍

  • @6996katmom
    @6996katmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Canon EOS rebel T100 18-55/3.5-5.6 lens. Will a Canon EF 75-300 f/4-5.6,telephoto lens fit my camera? Please help. I just want a stronger lens and need to know if it will fit.

  • @Audiotopic
    @Audiotopic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the hidden feature or the constant apature at 5.6 and lower on the 4-5.6 STM or on 3.5 -5.6? Because I have the 4-5.6 Version (but not on a Canon camera; I use it on a BMPCC6K) and it is not working like you say? Is it maybe my camera, wich do not support this feature? Best regards and all respect from cologne....

  • @Allen_1105
    @Allen_1105 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there! Ask a question: Can the EFS 18-55mm lens be mounted on a Canon EOS 90D camera? Thank you!

  • @t0by_89
    @t0by_89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the 0.5 difference in aperture really not make a difference tho?

  • @ApertureApex
    @ApertureApex 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Gotta give it to Kfir 😂👌

  • @masterxyr
    @masterxyr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris or anyone who can answer. Are the pictures from your tests- for sharpening barrel distortion etc- jpgs, raws, and do you do any processing?
    Cheers

  • @Termidryna
    @Termidryna 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for an another great review but why the hell they made it so dark?

  • @MrLuna098
    @MrLuna098 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this lens give a good wide shot for event portraits such as taking picture of large group of people with a large object background?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can get a lot wider than 18mm - it might just about be wide enough though

  • @downnout9893
    @downnout9893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having trouble finding a lense hood that specifies it fits the f/4. Any help?

  • @tonyap7730
    @tonyap7730 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. It had exactly the information I was looking for.

  • @nikoniannikonian9531
    @nikoniannikonian9531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, as usuall. I rely on your reviews. Thank you.

  • @inSpyr
    @inSpyr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a comparison like this between the Canon 18-135 STM vs 18-135 USM

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No need. They're essentially exactly the same lens except the USM version's autofocus is a little sharper (and I think it's compatible with the Power Zoom module if you want that)

  • @videofabrikken8067
    @videofabrikken8067 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How important is the STM? Does it make a big difference in videoshooting?

  • @simbazharo
    @simbazharo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just got a 1300d last week and i thought it would come with this 18-55mm lens but i noticed this one has image stabilizer yet my kit's lens does not. i wonder why

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some of them don't have IS. Avoid those lenses. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

    • @simbazharo
      @simbazharo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      i guess its too late for me. i will learn with it and then go get a 50mm

  • @sasuke671
    @sasuke671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which lens do you use for your overhead shots with the lens in your hands?

  • @Handle-business
    @Handle-business 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this!
    Just wondering what would you recommend as an upgrade to this, I am looking for something with:
    Similar zoom range
    a lower f stop
    Not noisy AF (I do home videos so lots of zooming in faces)
    Thanks!

    • @encellon
      @encellon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Chris's review of the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8. Not cheap, and these days rarely available brand new. But it's the best zoom lens I own.

  • @Cleffa168
    @Cleffa168 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I already have the Sigma 18-35/1.8, should I get this lens along as a kit? Thanks for reviewing these budget lenses!

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn't bother, myself. I would pair up that 18-35 lens with a Canon 55-250 STM

  • @Bijou_Voyager
    @Bijou_Voyager 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi have just bought a M50 body only should I buy this lens or the EF-M 15-45 I have the adaptor already. Would this lens be sharper than the small Ef-m lens

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just get this 15-45mm lens IMO. The technical performance of the EF-M version of the 18-55mm lens is about the same as the EF-S version of it

    • @Bijou_Voyager
      @Bijou_Voyager 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost Many thanks and keep up the amazing reviews 😃

  • @KensleyInnocent
    @KensleyInnocent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:58 mine is 3yrs old.
    Didn't stiffen up

  • @MrPhadraig
    @MrPhadraig 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    What would be the next best lense to buy on a budget? .
    We are going to South Africa,
    for Botanical Gardens / Safari etc
    Thank you

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends what camera you have.

    • @MrPhadraig
      @MrPhadraig 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost hi
      It's a canon 80D

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrPhadraig Take a look at my 'low budget lenses for digital SLR cameras' video

  • @kykong3456
    @kykong3456 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi can you review the EF 70-300mm is ll usm pls🤗

  • @spif7
    @spif7 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Picked up new version for 64 quid on eBay. Very pleased with size and performance. Thanks for an excellent review.

  • @peterb1543
    @peterb1543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the older lens. I don't think the newer one has enough of a change optically to bother changing.I prefer the slightly larger feeling lens. Good comparison.👍

  • @Broodjemetbeleg
    @Broodjemetbeleg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Christopher, are you going to review the new sigma lenses?

  • @enterthepc8147
    @enterthepc8147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just purchased the newer version and like but it doesn’t have auto zoom from camera controls, is this normal?

    • @Mr101Crazylol
      @Mr101Crazylol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enter The PC what ?? You have to physically zoom it

    • @enterthepc8147
      @enterthepc8147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thanks, I wondered because the IS II (older model) can zoom using camera controls, the old one is really loud when doing so.

  • @robinhofotos2005
    @robinhofotos2005 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My question is: would you buy the new one when you have the old one?

    • @akhlism.marifat9204
      @akhlism.marifat9204 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robin Ho Fotos guess, I'd better buy the F2.8 lens at its zoom range

  • @MonMon-hd9mj
    @MonMon-hd9mj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can it fit a canon 40d?

  • @erickvelez9638
    @erickvelez9638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this TH-cam channel!

  • @bigbadbob143
    @bigbadbob143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    does this mean that i cannot shoot in bright light at a F16 or so?

  • @elizabethalex5003
    @elizabethalex5003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you soooooo mch.. for this.. video.... ☺ finally my question got answered...

  • @ajaysinghyadavkakaartist2563
    @ajaysinghyadavkakaartist2563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for This beautifull explaination , thank you so much for all this knowledge .

  • @alozmarkii
    @alozmarkii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do it fit on my canon 550d?

  • @richmck007
    @richmck007 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So would you suggest this lens over the previous one based on the f/stop ratio...? As a major factor for buying it...
    I ask becuase I always thought that a 3.5-5.6 aperture rating was superior to that of the ones which come with this new updated lens in your review.
    I am asking myself why Canon would do that and not produce a kit lens like Sigma and Tamron which is good enough for most people, professionals included.
    I mean, come on, surely Canon can, if anyone can...excuse the pun.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends whether you want smaller size, or slightly brighter aperture

    • @richmck007
      @richmck007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, I think you did not answer all my doubts regarding this lens and why Canon behave in the way they do, nowadays.
      I still don't get it.
      Apart from the size, design and weight, I cannot see any other reason to purchase this...as an upgrade, I mean
      Maybe I am wrong!
      Thanks for your response and dedication.

    • @edwaggonersr.7446
      @edwaggonersr.7446 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      rich, I could be wrong, but I don't think it was intended by Canon as an upgrade. I think it just replaces the old model on new cameras. The small size may also lure someone like me who purchased the 18-135 kit lens with my T6i purchase.

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, it's up to you! I think Canon designed it to be an evolutionary step rather than an upgrade. Each to their own :-)

  • @RyanF91W
    @RyanF91W 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got this lens. The zoom ring feels a little bit rough is this normal?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does getting rougher over time - that is normal

  • @tuandoan8237
    @tuandoan8237 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris, your videos are really useful. But, could you please review some Nikon lens?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd love to branch out more, but I don't have the available time unfortunately (I already have a full-time job to do!)

  • @Natosap84
    @Natosap84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:35 very interesting collection, Chris :)

  • @wimpusdaftlander6938
    @wimpusdaftlander6938 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is a white box different of any others ???

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope. A white box copy is one that had been included in a camera kit, but the retailed decided to sell it separately and so had to put it in a generic, white box.

  • @mdlimon505
    @mdlimon505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New one is better then 18-135mm stm ?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take a look at my review of that lens for more information :-)

    • @mdlimon505
      @mdlimon505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost i'm confused 🙁 , new 18-55 stm is better then 18-135 stm for wide view ?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mdlimon505 What's confusing you? Are you talking about sharpness, is that what you're asking me? Well, take a look at my reviews and you'll see :-)

  • @cnottagejr
    @cnottagejr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    too many camera are coming out i'm going to buy the canon sl1 and sl2 and i already have the canon 400d and i'm still learning that and i might get the 450d for 100 bucks you said you're good with any camera well can you help me with my camera the canon 400d 10.1 megapixel

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no idea what you're trying to say or trying to ask me here

    • @cnottagejr
      @cnottagejr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost i was asking you which lens would be good for my canon 400d 10.1 megapixel camera

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cnottagejr A 10mp sensor is so low resolution, that almost any lens will look sharp on it

    • @cnottagejr
      @cnottagejr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost i have a 18-200 tamron lens on it but that's only good for taking pictures in the day time

    • @cnottagejr
      @cnottagejr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherfrost so put a better kens on it and i will be straight right something like the 50mm

  • @stvsanders
    @stvsanders 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this sharper than the Canon M 18-55 lens?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're very similar really, almost the same

  • @cabusi1
    @cabusi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your explanation

  • @52ashur
    @52ashur 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks you mate for this great review

  • @meDawdles
    @meDawdles 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best reviews! Thanks.

  • @policem4n79
    @policem4n79 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a old 18-55 lens from my moms old camera that can not film should i get a 750d with a kit lens or get the 70d (only body) and take my moms kit lens?

    • @jasbirsingh561
      @jasbirsingh561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take it with kit lens....cus it's new stm lens and has both IS and AF

    • @666Tomato666
      @666Tomato666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd go one further and suggest getting the kit with 18-135mm, especially if you don't have any other lenses; the picture quality is basically the same and the extra reach is really missing in the 18-55 for photographing any kind of detail
      and as Jasbir said, the IS in those new STM lenses is properly impressive (not to mention that the STM itself rivals USM from the higher tier lenses for AF performance)

  • @themountain5644
    @themountain5644 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, after watching this video I think I made a good decision after buying the old STM kit lens. Thank you Christopher for this video!

    • @pauloz2003
      @pauloz2003 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      why do you prefer the old lens?

  • @floridahiker1503
    @floridahiker1503 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does white box mean?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You normally get a white box when the retailer takes the lens out of a camera and lens kit that they were going to sell, and they choose to sell the lens separately

  • @alexandrehamen1186
    @alexandrehamen1186 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you focus in a video on a canon eos 1300d with this lens ?

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read your camera's instruction manual

    • @afonso_sj8939
      @afonso_sj8939 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      U either use the manual focus than the camera does all the job or use the manual focus and u use the front ring of the camera

  • @yeodaman
    @yeodaman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Does this work with T3i?

  • @adavila49
    @adavila49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Thanks for your great work. Now, please: is this objective really 18-55 mm or 29-88 mm. Nobody answers this simple question to the beginners. I'd really appreciate your reply :)

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you watch the review, I answer that exact question :-)

    • @adavila49
      @adavila49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Frost Photography
      Hum! You talk about equivalence, but believe me, that’s not clear (not to me).
      Let me rephrase it: is this objective really 11.25 mm - 34.375 mm (18/1.6 -55/1.6), or 29 mm - 88 mm (18*1.6 - 55*1.6)? I mean, should we multiply or divide the focal length we read on the camera in order to know the real value.
      One should multiply by the corresponding factor a fixed-focal length objective, but the kit objectives are somehow confusing.
      I know it would be easy to tell by comparing with a fixed objective, but I don’t have one 😅

    • @christopherfrost
      @christopherfrost  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you watch the video, then you'll note that I say very clearly that this lens's zoom range of 18-55mm is the full-frame equivalent of 29-88mm. It's simple. If you're using a Canon APS-C camera, always multiply the focal length of /any/ lens byu 1.6x for the FF equivalent.

    • @adavila49
      @adavila49 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Frost Photography Ok I got the point. But to me it should be clearly stated that the objective on a APS-C camera isn’t really 18-55 mm. Because you may say ok, on a FF it works really as a 18-55 mm, but some EF-S objectives cannot be used on FF cameras.
      I’ll bug the canon guys rather than bugging you.
      Thanks man!

  • @szilardtube
    @szilardtube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I'll order an eos 250d with this lens instead of body only. Really helpful vid!

  • @lordtoranaga
    @lordtoranaga 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for all your good work.

  • @Rosomaha947
    @Rosomaha947 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    THX for review! very helpful )