Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro 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 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is lighter by 130g.
- Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM goes wider (28mm vs 55mm).
- Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (200mm vs 28mm).
- Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is the newer design (2016 vs 2014).
| Spec | EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM | EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Macro | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28mm (wider) | 55-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Weight g | 130.0 (lighter) | 260.0 |
| Filter mm | 43 | n/a |
| Length mm | 45.5 | 86.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.097 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.21 |
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM
A 2016 macro lens for EOS M with 1:1 magnification (1.2x in Super Macro mode) and a built-in LED macro light. It has image stabilization and a 43mm thread.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification, 1.2x in Super Macro
- Built-in LED lighting
- Image stabilization
- Compact at about 130g
Cons
- Very short working distance
- EF-M mount only
- f/3.5 maximum aperture
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