Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM goes wider (15mm vs 85mm).
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC reaches further (85mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 15-45mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2015 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Af motor | STM | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Weight g | 130.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 72 |
| Length mm | 44.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
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.
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
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.