Best lenses for Canon EF-M: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 38 lenses for Canon EF-M. Every lens we list for this mount.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

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   1.Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM

   28mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-M

   A 2016 macro lens for EOS M with 1:1 magnification (1.2x in Super Macro mode) and a built-in LED macro light. It has image stabilization and a 43mm thread.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
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   2.Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

   55-200mm · f/4.5 · Canon EF-M

   Canon's EOS M telephoto zoom with stabilization and STM, introduced in 2014. It frames like roughly an 88-320mm lens on APS-C.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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   3.Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

   11-22mm · f/4.0 · Canon EF-M

   Ultra-wide zoom for EOS M that frames like roughly 18-35mm, introduced in 2013. It has image stabilization and a retracting barrel.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
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   4.Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM

   22mm · f/2.0 · Canon EF-M

   Pancake prime for Canon's EOS M system, giving about a 35mm field of view on APS-C, introduced in 2012. It weighs 105g and focuses quietly with STM.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
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   5.Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

   18-55mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-M

   The 2012 EOS M kit zoom with image stabilization and STM focus. It is a small retractable lens that was bundled with most EOS M cameras.

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
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   6.Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

   32mm · f/1.4 · Canon EF-M

   A 2018 EOS M prime that frames like a 51mm lens on APS-C and has an f/1.4 aperture. It uses a 43mm filter thread and STM autofocus.

   Specs Compare with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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   7.Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

   15-45mm · f/3.5 · Canon EF-M

   This 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a...

   Specs Buy on Amazon Compare with 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
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   8.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

   85mm · f/1.4 · Canon EF-M

   This 85mm f/1.4 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

   Specs Compare with 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
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   9.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF

   85mm · f/1.4 · Canon EF-M

   This 85mm f/1.4 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

   Specs Compare with 25mm f/1.8
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    10.Meike 25mm f/1.8

    25mm · f/1.8 · Canon EF-M

    A 25mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 25mm f/1.8 is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

    Specs Compare with 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
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    11.Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS

    12mm · f/2.0 · Canon EF-M

    A 12mm f/2.0 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

    Specs Compare with 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS
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    12.Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS

    10mm · f/2.8 · Canon EF-M

    This 10mm f/2.8 APS-C wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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