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EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
- 22mm
- f/2.0
- Prime
- 105 g
- Min focus 0.15 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A small f/2 prime for EOS M bodies.
About this lens
This 22mm f/2 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with stepping-motor autofocus. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 22mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.15 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Weight
- 105 g
- Length
- 23.7 mm
- Diameter
- 60.9 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM?
- Street photography
- Travel on a small kit
- Everyday carry
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 35mm | 54.2° | 63.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent focal length of the EF-M 22mm f/2?
On the APS-C EOS M sensor it frames like roughly a 35mm lens in full-frame terms.
Does the EF-M 22mm f/2 work on EOS R cameras?
Not directly, since EF-M is a different mount. Canon does not make an EF-M to RF adapter.
Does the EF-M 22mm have image stabilization?
No. Most EOS M bodies have no in-body stabilization either, so a steady grip matters.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
