Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is lighter by 90g.
- Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM goes wider (11mm vs 15mm).
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (45mm vs 22mm).
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is the newer design (2015 vs 2013).
| Spec | EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 11-22mm (wider) | 15-45mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 12 | 10 |
| Weight g | 220.0 | 130.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 58.2 | 44.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.3 | 0.25 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 49 |
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
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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 general-purpose lens.