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

Compact and versatile standard zoom for EOS-M

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
73/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 14
Durability 13
Price 17
Usability 15
Brand Canon
Model 0572C005

Award-Winning Photos Shot with the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 10 elements in 9 groups including 3 aspherical elements
STABILIZATION Built-in Image Stabilizer providing up to 3.5 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Lead-screw type STM motor for smooth and quiet AF
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for pleasing background blur
COMPACTNESS Retractable design for ultra-portable storage
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.25m (9.84 in.) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 49mm front filter thread diameter
MOUNT Canon EF-M mount specifically for APS-C mirrorless cameras
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight plastic barrel construction with metal mount
VIDEO Optimized for video with near-silent focus tracking
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating
WEIGHT Ultra-lightweight design weighing approximately 130g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Retractable mechanism
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present Retraction lock
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 15-45mm (24-72mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
Lens Construction 10 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 84u00b0 30' - 33u00b0 40'
Min Focus Distance 0.25m / 9.84 in.
Max Magnification 0.25x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 49mm
Stabilization Yes, 3.5 stops
Focus Motor STM (Stepping Motor)
Mount Canon EF-M
Weight 130g
Dimensions 60.9 x 44.5 mm
Format APS-C
Hood EW-53 (Optional)