Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Both are Canon EF-M wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM if
- You need more reach: 22mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 5
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, architecture, travel
Pick the Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 11mm at the wide end
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Laowa
|
| Focal length |
11-22mm
|
8-16mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
220 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
58.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
60.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
5
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Canon EF-M both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
Our notes
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Ultra-wide zoom for EOS M that frames like roughly 18-35mm, introduced in 2013. It has image stabilization and a retracting barrel.
Pros
- Wide view for APS-C
- Image stabilization
- Compact
- Retracting design
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Noticeable distortion at 11mm
- EF-M mount only
Our notes
Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
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