Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Announced September 15, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a versatile, lightweight superzoom that serves as a convenient all-in-one solution for mirrorless shooters. While it offers a broad focal range and reliable autofocus, users should be prepared for compromises in low-light performance and some optical inconsistencies at wider angles.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile and broad 8.3x zoom range
- Good center sharpness and image quality
- Fast, accurate, and silent STM autofocus
- Effective optical image stabilization
Cons
- Barrel distortion and soft corners at wide angles
- Slow maximum aperture and poor low-light performance
- Plastic lens mount construction
- Susceptibility to flare and lack of included hood
- High price point
- Launch price $499.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3
- Mount & coverage Canon EF APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS, 4 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 25 cm (0.31x)
- Filter thread 55mm
- Autofocus motor STM
- Weight & size 300g · 60.9 x 86.5 mm (2.40 x 3.41 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 9 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Superzoom lenses typically represent a compromise between the convenience of a single lens with a diverse array of uses and the image quality tradeoffs necessary to make the lens compact and affordable.
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I fully anticipate that the Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens is going to find a lot of takers among those who buy into Canon’s mirrorless system.
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It has pretty average image quality for a super zoom lens; there are no optical strengths but no huge weaknesses either, except maybe in its work against bright lights.
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The Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens is a good choice for those who want to keep their kit bag light, and want something which offers versatility with a variety of different focal lengths.
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That makes the retractable and featherweight Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM a perfect fit.
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The EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a small lens that covers a big zoom range, and a solid choice for Canon mirrorless shooters who don't want to fiddle with frequent lens changes.
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I would say that if you are in a market for an all-around lens, a travel lens that you just want to have one lens, then I think this is a perfect solution for EOS M cameras.
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So if you're looking for a versatile lens, if you're looking for an all-rounder lens, I think the 18-150mm is one of the best options.
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The 18-150, good image quality, very pleased with the image quality of this lens.
