Canon EFS 18-135 mm, 3.5 to 5.6, IS-USM
Nov 2, 2017 07:46:25 #
This lens is one of the kit lens offerings with a new 80D and looks to be a great choice for the price. The only downside that I see is that it is probably not weather sealed where the 80D body seems to be and the 3.5 to 5.6 change over the zoom range. Frankly, I can deal with that at it's price point, but it is something to consider. Anyway, I really like the fact that it has a lens lock and have to wonder if it works through out the zoom range, which would be a great feature when tripod mounted, or if it only locks in the travel position. Any feedback on that and/or overall comments from other real world users would really be appreciated. Good luck and good shooting to all.
Nov 2, 2017 08:36:23 #
Hmmm - I didn't realize Canon had added locks to EF-S zoom lenses. Although I don't have this lens, I can say the lock applies only to the full retracted "travel" position. I have locks on other Canon zoom lenses and this is how they work for Canon.
Nov 2, 2017 09:24:20 #
It locks in the travel position only. It is the third variation of the 18-135 lens and for an EF-S, it is a good lens. It is designed for doing video with the 80D and is the first lens to take the optional power zoom adapter.
I have 1 each of all 3 18-135 lenses and this one by far is my favorite. It has excellent optics, focuses really fast and has 4 stop dynamic image stabilization. It may be only 3.5-5.6 but with the 4 stop IS I've never had any problems shooting low shutter speeds in low light conditions.
When I ordered my 1st 80D, got it on day 1 of availability, I originally had not planned on getting the new kit lens. But after reading its specs and trying it out, I bought the lens with the camera. They go together quite well.
I have 1 each of all 3 18-135 lenses and this one by far is my favorite. It has excellent optics, focuses really fast and has 4 stop dynamic image stabilization. It may be only 3.5-5.6 but with the 4 stop IS I've never had any problems shooting low shutter speeds in low light conditions.
When I ordered my 1st 80D, got it on day 1 of availability, I originally had not planned on getting the new kit lens. But after reading its specs and trying it out, I bought the lens with the camera. They go together quite well.
Nov 2, 2017 15:41:51 #
Bison Bud wrote:
This lens is one of the kit lens offerings with a ... (show quote)
Do you know it isn’t WR?? The Pentax 18-135 is the lens regularly mounted on my K-30. It doesn’t have a lock, but I’ve never missed that - and, yes, it is WR
Nov 2, 2017 15:54:50 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
rehess wrote:
Do you know it isn’t WR?? The Pentax 18-135 is the lens regularly mounted on my K-30. It doesn’t have a lock, but I’ve never missed that - and, yes, it is WR
No. That Canon lens is not weather sealed.
Nov 2, 2017 20:17:14 #
I had it for my 70D.
Found it to be an excellent video lens and very versatile range for photography but the optics were a bit soft.
May have been an earlier version and the newer ones are better.
My first lens I ever bought after the 18-135 was a 70-200 F4L.....lets just say, the GAS wars started the day after the first photo I took with that lens....have been a pixel-peeping sharpness hunter since :-)
For the price, 18-135 is a great walkabout versatile do everything lens but not the sharpest (version 1 anyway....newer versions may be better)
Found it to be an excellent video lens and very versatile range for photography but the optics were a bit soft.
May have been an earlier version and the newer ones are better.
My first lens I ever bought after the 18-135 was a 70-200 F4L.....lets just say, the GAS wars started the day after the first photo I took with that lens....have been a pixel-peeping sharpness hunter since :-)
For the price, 18-135 is a great walkabout versatile do everything lens but not the sharpest (version 1 anyway....newer versions may be better)
Nov 3, 2017 11:23:28 #
Bison Bud wrote:
This lens is one of the kit lens offerings with a ... (show quote)
My first camera came with that lens and wish I had more zoom. After trying a friends 18-200mm lens, that's the one I'd get if I were new to photography and wanted a good zoom with a wide range zoom. https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-18-200mm-f-35-56-is?searchTerm=18-200mm
Nov 3, 2017 11:54:45 #
I got the 18-135 IS with my 80D and couldn't be happier with the images viewed through my tired old eyes. I consider myself an advanced amateur, not a pixel peeper and never print larger than 8x11, and this lens rarely leaves my 80D. The images it produces are wonderful for what I do. And yes, the lens lock only engages at 18mm.
Nov 3, 2017 14:06:29 #
Get it. Most useful and handy lens ever. Although I have several other lenses, this stays on my 70D almost all the time, especially when traveling. Don't worry about weather sealing. I went to Ireland with mine and sometimes used a plastic sleeve to protect. The lens is so good and so relatively inexpensive that if it fails, get another.
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