EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

15-45mm
f/3.5
Zoom
Stabilized
130 g
Min focus 0.25 m

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Quick answer

The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 15-45mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

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 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-M
Focal length: 15-45mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2015
Optical construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: STM
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.25x
Filter thread: 49 mm
Weight: 130 g
Length: 44.5 mm
Diameter: 60.9 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM?

At 15-45mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

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	24–72mm	28.1–73.7°	33.4–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM use?

It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM?

It zooms across 15-45mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 15-45mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 24–72mm on full frame, with a 28.1–73.7° horizontal and 33.4–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.