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Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

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EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

  • 11-22mm
  • f/4.0
  • Wide Zoom
  • Stabilized
  • 220 g
  • Min focus 0.15 m
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Quick answer

Ultra-wide zoom for EOS M that frames like roughly 18-35mm, introduced in 2013. It has image stabilization and a retracting barrel.

Pros

  • Wide view for APS-C
  • Image stabilization
  • Compact
  • Retracting design

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Noticeable distortion at 11mm
  • EF-M mount only

Verdict

A compact wide zoom for EOS M owners.

About this lens

This 11-22mm f/4-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM specifications

Brand
Canon
Mount
Canon EF-M
Focal length
11-22mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Lens type
Wide Zoom
Format coverage
aps-c
Released
2013
Optical construction
12 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades
7
Image stabilization
Yes
Autofocus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.15 m
Maximum magnification
0.3x
Weight
220 g
Length
58.2 mm
Diameter
60.9 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM?

  • Landscapes
  • Architecture
  • Travel

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
APS-C 1.6x 18–35mm 54.2–91.3° 63.2–101.7°

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Frequently asked questions

What is the equivalent focal length of the EF-M 11-22mm?

It frames like roughly an 18-35mm lens in full-frame terms.

Does the EF-M 11-22mm have image stabilization?

Yes, optical stabilization, which helps at slow shutter speeds.

What filter size does it use?

55mm.

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