Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM & Powerzoom PZ-E1 Review
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The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM & Powerzoom PZ-E1 is a versatile lens with a wide zoom range, impressive image stabilization, and fast autofocus. It has good build quality but comes with an expensive additional zoom adapter. Image quality is good but not impressive, and it struggles with distortion and vignetting. The bokeh is acceptable, and this lens is best suited for casual use and video work.
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM & Powerzoom PZ-E1 is a versatile lens with a wide zoom range, impressive image stabilization, and fast autofocus. It has good build quality but comes with an expensive additional zoom adapter. Image quality is good but not impressive, and it struggles with distortion and vignetting. The bokeh is acceptable, and this lens is best suited for casual use and video work.
Pros
- Wide zoom range
- Impressive image stabilization
- Fast autofocus
- Good build quality
Cons
- Expensive additional zoom adapter
- Struggles with distortion and vignetting
- Bokeh can appear busy at times
The build quality is good, albeit made of plastic, and the lens feels a bit bulky.
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM & Powerzoom PZ-E1 is a versatile lens with a wide zoom range, impressive image stabilization, and fast autofocus. It's the first lens from Canon to feature the new nano USM autofocus, which provides lightning-fast and silent focusing. The build quality is good, albeit made of plastic, and the lens feels a bit bulky. It comes with an optional Powerzoom PZ-E1 adapter, which is expensive and a bit fiddly, but adds versatility. However, the zoom adapter restricts the zoom range and has limited battery life.In terms of image quality, the lens performs well but not exceptionally. It struggles with distortion and vignetting, especially at wide angles. The bokeh is acceptable, but backgrounds may occasionally appear a bit busy. Close-up quality is decent, but a dedicated macro lens may be preferred for macro photography. Overall, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM & Powerzoom PZ-E1 is a good all-around lens for casual use and video work, but it may not be the best option for professional photography.Pros:- Wide zoom range- Impressive image stabilization- Fast autofocus- Good build qualityCons:- Expensive additional zoom adapter- Struggles with distortion and vignetting- Bokeh can appear busy at times
However, the zoom adapter restricts the zoom range and has limited battery life.
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