01-04-2022 01:48 PM
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?
01-04-2022 02:03 PM
I don't know that anyone here would have enough experience to answer.
01-04-2022 07:12 PM - edited 01-04-2022 07:16 PM
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.
01-05-2022 10:10 AM
There is no difference except where the lens is delivered to. Of course there is always minor tolerance differences between any mass produced product.
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