What are the benefits of the 18-135mm over the 18-55mm kit lens?
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This is a cropped sensor camera, so a 18-55mm is approximately 27- 82mm which is an ideal range for wide and portraits. If you prefer close ups, than the 18-135mm is more suitable
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These Kit Lens' are GREAT on the Canon. Not like Kit lens' in the past you can't go wrong with either lens but they are a GREAT Value $ !
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Basically just more distance. In my opinion, i never ever use the kit lens, so get the cheaper one and get a couple primes with much much better quality. Thats just my opinion. Honestly, just watch some reviews and based off what kind of photography you're doing its your call!
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The difference is in the scope of the shots you take. The 18-55 will take a wider to somewhat narrow view while the extra distance the 135 gives you allow not only the distance but an even narrower yet view. The lens of the 135 is longer and a little heavier . In summation , if you budget shopping and have no need to take many long distance shots buy the 55. If your not as much on a budget and need the distance shots or narrower shots buy the 135
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You can buy it with different or no lens so make sure about what you order. The 18-135 is W.R. but some of the others are not.
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Hey, the focus is very fast and absolutely noticeable compared to the 18-55mm. Hope that helps. Kind regards
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Personally I wish I had gotten the 18-135 as the two DA L lenses are pretty poor quality in comparison, and you actually save money on the 18-135.
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Hi Anuj-Every photographer started out not knowing very much so no worries.I think you're really going to want the 18-55mm IS kit lens or similar. This is the lens you'll want to use in a room full of people or to take group shots or photos of wide landscapes or cityscapes. The 55-250mm won't be very useful in a small room, for example. Having both lenses will give you a lot of range so you can shoot everything from large and close things to objects that are farther away.
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I just purchased the 18-135 IS STM directly through Canon.com and paid $549 USD. The lens arrived in 2 days. I don't think Canon has released the lens to 3rd party merchants. If you're impatient like me, go to Canon.com and get your 18-135 there. I cancelled my order with Amazon.
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The 56 mm is a sharper lens, especially stopped slightly down from its maximum f/1.2) but you are really buying the 56 mm for the gorgeous results when it is shot wide open - something that the 18-55 (while still an excellent lens) just cannot do.
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If you have a 16MP sensor camera or better then go with the 18-140mm. Its sharper than 18-200. Both of them focus quickly. If you have an old camera with less Megapixels then 18-200 will be better because the focal range, unless weight is an issue for you.
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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I have no experience with the SL1, so I will only comment on the lens. The 18-135 is what you want. It is almost good enough to have only that one lens, at least to start with. I highly recommend it. I have other lenses that I use as well, but the 18-135 can cover ~90% of what I want to shoot in any random situation.
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The differences are that the EF 28-135 has a little better build quality. It is compatible with full frame cameras (so if you decide to upgrade your camera it would work where the EF-S 18-135 would not). Another thing to consider is that the EF28-135 has a USM (ultrasonic motor) which makes for much quicker auto focus. Most beginners-novices find this to be a very helpful feature. I would compare the two at a site like the following. (they give the EF 28-135 a better rating too) http://www.photozone.de/
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To be honest, unless you need 1.4 or the DOF scale, or minimum distortion at 23mm, the 18-55 is going to be better simply because of the IOS. I own this lens and I love it, but it really doesn't provide much over the 18-55, and I actually keep the 18-55 on most of the time unless I am going to do street photography in daylight.
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Thanks Michael for sharing your experience. I myself ended up buying a 60d with 18-135 lens kit about a week ago from amazon and I am very happy both with the body as well as the Lens. I had a T2i with 18-55mm before this purchase, and I am not a pro but so far i haven't seen any degradation on the image quality between the two lenses. I like the 18-135 for its decent quality and a very practical zoom range. Not to mention that 60D is a far better body than T2i.
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It is a personal preference. The 18-105 is much more versital than the 55-300 which is a zoom lens. The 18-105 covers about 75% of what you'll need if not 90% if your just a casual shooter. I'd recommend the 18-105 but if you have a 18-55 just get and 18-105 to replace it or get the 55-300 for a zoom. I have both of these lens and I can definately say the 18-105 is a better bet but if you really need a zoom lens get the 55-300.
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I used to own both these lenses, but sold the 200 f/2.8L. They are very similar lenses. The 200L is, in my opinion, superior if your goal is landscape photography.For all other uses, I'd recommend the 135L. Portraits are easier in small spaces at the shorter focal length. Events are easier since the shorter length and faster aperture equate to much lower-light capability. Ergonomically, the lenses are practically identical. The 200L accepts a tripod ring, which I doubt you'll ever use.Either way, you're not going to make a wrong decision.
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The difference is the lens. You will have a gap of 20mm that you can't make up unless you buy the 55-250. That is why I bought this package. But keep in mind that even though the other one is cheaper, you eventually find that you will need the 55-250mm lens.
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I am extremely pleased with my 18-140. I do not own the 18-200, but I have handled it. The 18-140 is a bit lighter, and handles a bit quicker. It is sharper than my 18-105, especially at the wider focal lengths, where most pictures are taken.