For those of you who are looking for an affordable, yet quality, all-in-one lens; you’ll want to check out our EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens review. With a versatile zoom range, this lens gives you a great deal of flexibility for most of your typical snap shots; from landscapes to portraits. Canon has also added their newer STM (stepping motor) AF system, which offers silent focusing that’s perfect for video capture. When coupled with the newer EOS Rebel T4i, whether purchased together as a kit or separately, you can also achieve continuous AF during video capture. All this for about $ 550 USD.
For more details, check out our hands on EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM review.