Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 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 lighter by 80g.
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM goes wider (15mm vs 18mm).
- Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM reaches further (55mm vs 45mm).
- Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is the newer design (2015 vs 2012).
| Spec | EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 15-45mm (wider) | 18-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2015 | 2012 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Weight g | 130.0 (lighter) | 210.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 44.5 | 61.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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.
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
The 2012 EOS M kit zoom with image stabilization and STM focus. It is a small retractable lens that was bundled with most EOS M cameras.
Pros
- Compact
- Image stabilization
- Quiet STM focus
- Retracting barrel
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft in corners
- Plastic build