Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 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 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 40g.
- Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM goes wider (11mm vs 55mm).
- Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (200mm vs 22mm).
- Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is the newer design (2014 vs 2013).
| Spec | EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 11-22mm (wider) | 55-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Weight g | 220.0 (lighter) | 260.0 |
| Length mm | 58.2 | 86.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| 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 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon's EOS M telephoto zoom with stabilization and STM, introduced in 2014. It frames like roughly an 88-320mm lens on APS-C.
Pros
- Compact
- Image stabilization
- Quiet STM
- Light at about 260g
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 200mm
- EF-M mount only