topic Re: Canon EOS 90D in EF & RF Lenses

Canon EOS 90D

ChuckyA — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:48:45 GMT

The grey market 18-135mm stm lens appear quieter and smoother than their US market newer? 18-135mm couterparts which make a sliding noise and are not silky-smooth when zooming. Is there a difference optically in the performance between the two? Is the US lens motor better despite the noisier zoom?

Re: Canon EOS 90D

kvbarkley — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:03:30 GMT

I don't know that anyone here would have enough experience to answer.

Re: Canon EOS 90D

MikeSowsun — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:16:06 GMT

Are you asking if a Grey market 18-135 STM is quieter and smoother than a USA market 18-135 STM?
(or are you comparing the 18-135 STM with the 18-135 USM)

“Grey” market is just a marketing tool, not a design spec. There should be no difference as both lenses are made in the same factory to the same specs.

Re: Canon EOS 90D

ebiggs1 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:10:41 GMT

There is no difference except where the lens is delivered to. Of course there is always minor tolerance differences between any mass produced product.