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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 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 32mm f/1.4 STM 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 is lighter by 105g.
  • Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM goes wider (15mm vs 32mm).
  • Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (45mm vs 32mm).
  • Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM is the newer design (2018 vs 2015).
Specification comparison
Spec EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Type Zoom Prime
Focal length 15-45mm (wider) 32mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/1.4 (faster)
Released 2015 2018
Blades 7 7
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 9 8
Af motor STM STM
Elements 10 14
Weight g 130.0 (lighter) 235.0
Filter mm 49 43
Length mm 44.5 56.5
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 60.9 60.9
Min focus m 0.25 0.23 (closer focusing)
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 32mm f/1.4 STM

A 2018 EOS M prime that frames like a 51mm lens on APS-C and has an f/1.4 aperture. It uses a 43mm filter thread and STM autofocus.

Pros

  • f/1.4 aperture
  • Quiet STM focus
  • Compact
  • Close focus of 0.23m

Cons

  • No stabilization
  • EF-M mount only
  • Edges soften wide open

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