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    Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

    I'm looking to transfer over to Canon and am trying to decide on what to start out with. One of my main needs is a couple lenses that take great pictures but also are great for video. Any thoughts on these ones?
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    Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

    I would avoid the 50mm 1.8 completely. It has a noisy, slow and archaic micro-motor focussing motor and is awful for video. A great lens for stills though :)
    I would look at the STM lenses - quick, almost silent focussing and great for video. The 40mm f/2.8 is a cracker, and great for stills too. Many people prefer this lens to a fixed 50mm perspective too, and I've often thought about getting shot of my 50mm as I tend to use the 40mm more.
    1Ds II, 1D IIN, 1D II, 5D, 1V HS, 3, 14L II, 16-35L II, 24-70L, 35 f/2, 40 STM, 50L, 85L II, 100L Macro, 135L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 70-300​DO, 300L f/4, 1.4x II, 2x II, 580EX II, 430EX II, 270EX, MR-14EX

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      Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

      I'd get stabilised lenses for video unless you plan to stick to tripods. I'd also agree the 40/2.8 is a good lens, though not for hand-help video.
      What sort of lens and video requirements do you have?

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        Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

        I'm pleased with the 18-135 bought a few months ago. I haven't used it for video but reviews say it is particularly good when used with a camera designed to make best use of the STM focussing such as the 70D.

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          Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

          For right now I'm just getting into using video on my dslr. I'm headed off to college and am joining film clubs etc, and want lenses/a camera that can produce great video at the entry level for video. I don't have a 5D Mark III or anything, so I'm just looking for great video from a t5i or the 70D if I can save up for it.

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            Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

            I love the 50mm 1.8, it is cheap (you can buy it under the 100 euro) and very sharp. Oke, if you make a photo is sounds like you are firing a gun. But, it is the fantastic plastic. If the lens ia any good for video, i do not know ....
            With kind regards,
            Friso

            Canon EOS 70D | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 | Canon EFS 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6mm IS STM | Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 |

            https://www.flickr.com/photos/128548396@N08/

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              Re: Canon 1.8 50mm & 18-135 STM reviews?

              As I said earlier today... if you want to do video on a Canon camera other than the 5DmkIII (or Cxxx, or 1Dc) pick one supported by Magic Lantern...
              Magic Lantern | Home
              http://www.magiclantern.fm/index.html
              Magic Lantern is a free firmware addon for Canon EOS DSLR cameras that adds a host of features to assist photographers and videographers. Unlock your Canon DSLR.

              Also get a decent variable ND filter to fit your lens(es).

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