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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A fast, small normal lens for EOS M owners.
About this lens
A 32mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies, with stepping-motor autofocus. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 32mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2018
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.23 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 43 mm
- Weight
- 235 g
- Length
- 56.5 mm
- Diameter
- 60.9 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM?
- Portraits
- Low-light shooting
- Video
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 51mm | 38.7° | 45.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM good for portraits?
Yes, the 51mm equivalent view and f/1.4 aperture suit head-and-shoulders portraits.
Does it fit EOS R cameras?
No, EF-M is a different mount from RF, so the lens only works on EOS M bodies.
What filter size does it take?
43mm, the same as the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
