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Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 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 22mm f/2 STM is faster by 2 stops (f/2.0 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is lighter by 115g.
  • Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM goes wider (11mm vs 22mm).
  • Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2013 vs 2012).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Type Wide Zoom Prime
Focal length 11-22mm (wider) 22mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/2.0 (faster)
Released 2013 2012
Blades 7 7
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 9 6
Af motor STM STM
Elements 12 7
Weight g 220.0 105.0 (lighter)
Length mm 58.2 23.7
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 60.9 60.9
Min focus m 0.15 0.15
Max magnification 0.3 0.21

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 22mm f/2 STM

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.

Pros

  • Very small and light at 105g
  • f/2 aperture
  • Quiet STM autofocus
  • Close focus of 0.15m

Cons

  • No stabilization
  • Corner softness wide open
  • Focus is by wire

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