Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 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 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is lighter by 130g.
- Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM goes wider (22mm vs 32mm).
- Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM reaches further (32mm vs 22mm).
- Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM is the newer design (2018 vs 2012).
| Spec | EF-M 22mm f/2 STM | EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 22mm (wider) | 32mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Weight g | 105.0 (lighter) | 235.0 |
| Length mm | 23.7 | 56.5 |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.23 |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 43 |
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
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