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Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Compact System Lens
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 22 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-M |
Camera Lens Description | 7 |
About this item
- Moderate wide angle lens; equivalent to 35mm on a fullframe camera
- Builtin stepping motor provides smooth and quiet autofocus when shooting video
- Circular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds
- One aspheric element and bright f/2.0 lens for low light and soft backgrounds
- Minimum focusing distance of 5.9 inches/0.15 metres allows you to get close to your subjects
- Lens not Zoomable
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lens type | Standard | Macro | Wide Angle | Macro | Wide Angle | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M | Canon RF | Canon EF-M | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Stepper motor | Manual Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | — | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | — | 23 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 22 millimeters | — |
max focal length | — | — | 23 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 22 millimeters | — |
fixed focal length | 22 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 23 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 22 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
model name | 5985B002 | 1362C005 | — | CNRF50F18STM | — | 3045C002 |
max aperture | 2 f stop | 3.5 f stop | 1.4 f stop | 50 millimeters | 2 f stop | 2.8 millimeters |
diaphragm blades | 7 | — | 9 | 5 | 7 | — |
image stabilization | Digital | Optical | Optical | — | Digital | Optical |
From the manufacturer
Wide-angle Lens
The EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is the EOS M series digital camera’s moderate wide-angle lens that’s light enough to carry anywhere. It delivers high image quality with its bright, circular aperture and an aspheric lens element, while providing moviemakers with smooth and near-quiet continuous autofocus.
Lightweight & Compact
The EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is compact and lightweight, measuring only 0.9 in. long and 2.4 in. in diameter, and weighing approximately 3.7 oz. It's designed for easy portability, making it an ideal walk-around lens for everyday scenes, dramatic imagery and more.
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Maximum Aperture of f/2
The EF-M 22mm f/2 STM provides excellent performance in low light and produces beautiful bokeh.
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Great in Low Light
The EF-M 22mm f/2 STM's aperture is helpful when you need to shoot in difficult lighting situations.
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7-blade Circular Aperture
The EF-M 22mm f/2 STM's 7-blade circular aperture can create gorgeous, soft backgrounds and bokeh.
Excellent for Video Recording
When it comes to recording video, you want to be sure you capture all the subtle sounds of what you're recording. Thanks to its lead screw-type stepping motor (STM), the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM focuses smoothly and near-silently.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.94 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.7 ounces |
ASIN | B008NF8BRI |
Item model number | 5985B002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #56 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 22, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Product Description
Product Description
Ultra slim and compact, the new EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is the EOS M Digital Camera’s moderate wide-angle lens that’s small and light enough to carry everywhere. Its bright f/2.0 lens aperture works well with the EOS M Digital Camera’s large sensor to provide exceptional low-light performance, as well as create beautiful background blur in portraits. An aspheric lens element delivers high resolution and high contrast. For moviemakers, the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM utilizes a built-in stepping motor to provide smooth and quiet continuous autofocus when shooting video with the Canon EOS M Digital Camera. A circular aperture (7 blades) delivers soft-focus backgrounds and a short minimum focusing distance of only 5.9 inches (0.15 meters) allows you to get closer to your subjects.
From the Manufacturer
Specifications EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
22mm, 1:2
Lens Construction
7 elements in 6 groups
Diagonal Angle of View
63°30'
Focus Adjustment
Inner Focusing System
Closest Focusing Distance
0.49 ft. / 0.15m
Filter Size
43mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
2.4 x 0.9 inch, 3.7 oz. / 60.9 x 23.7mm, 105g.
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Customers like the picture quality, size and autofocus of the lens. For example, they mention it's a great, compact 35mm lens equivalent and that the autofocus is fast and silent. They appreciate the sharpness, saying it'll be quite sharp even wide open and super sharp stopped down. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying that it performs fantastically and is in perfect working order.
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Customers like the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it can take some really nice pictures, and is worth the little sacrifice in image quality. It's also very good for close-up stills or grab-shot portrait work, and looks pristine. The lens seems to produce noticeably better close- ups, and it's perfect for street photography. The focal length of the 22mm is also perfect for maintaining a nice complete framing.
"...A bit of vignetting when stopped fully open, but otherwise nice image quality, and very compact when used with an M50 MkII...." Read more
"...around in the car or what ever - forget it - the kit lenses are very acceptable in terms of sharpness and overall performance ie...." Read more
"...on the reviews I already saw, but I'm blown away at how good the image quality is...." Read more
"...The photos that it produces are SO crisp and clear, that I still can't believe it. In terms of clarity, it blows the $300 USM lens away completely...." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it's a compact 35mm lens equivalent that fits well in their pocket. They also say it barely increases the footprint of their camera body and is perfect for a small mirrorless camera. Customers also mention that the focal length is perfect.
"...when stopped fully open, but otherwise nice image quality, and very compact when used with an M50 MkII...." Read more
"...P.S. I love the pancake size too, it's so compact and easy to carry around." Read more
"...The EOS M caught my attention online due to its compact size, its reputation for being "well built," and it's reasonable price tag...." Read more
"I like the focal length, it is equivalent to 35mm on a full frame, which is the probably the most common focal length for street photography, and..." Read more
Customers like the auto focus of the lens. For example, they mention it focuses fast, easy, and isn't too bulky. The AF is lightning fast, and the image quality is crystal clear. Some say the autofocus is snappy, but it's still fast and silent. Overall, most are satisfied with the auto-focus performance of the product.
"This is a nice, fast lens, great for landscape shots, and good for long-exposure nighttime shots...." Read more
"...speed, clarity, color rendering, etc...." Read more
"...Only slight complaint is that it hunts for focus on closer objects but that's the EOS M10 camera for you, and it's a minor complaint as the manual..." Read more
"...Either way, it's a marked improvement. In 1080p mode the AF is lightning fast and the image quality is crystal clear...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. For example, they mention it's great for video at F2.2, and it'll be super sharp stopped down. The lens is fast and can take very sharp photos in low light situations.
"very sharp - fixed prime so you zoom with your feet - nice inexpensive quiet compact lens - what's not to like?***..." Read more
"...wide aperture, reasonably good AF, good effective focal length, decent sharpness...." Read more
"...With the f2 fixed aperture, the lens is so fast and crisp, even in low light conditions that you don't miss the IS at all...." Read more
"...amazing lens (especially given the price) - i'm constantly surprised by the sharpness...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it performs fantastically, is in perfect working order, and produces phenomenal results. Some mention that the lens works perfectly for taking pictures when it's automatic. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and find it to be a very useful add on.
"...- the kit lenses are very acceptable in terms of sharpness and overall performance ie. speed, clarity, color rendering, etc...." Read more
"...I got it used and no issues at all! Couldn’t do better for $150. Used on a canon m50 mark ii" Read more
"...and it performs fantastically...." Read more
"...It also works amazing in low lighting giving you a lot of options for lighting setups both dark and light...." Read more
Customers like the depth of field of the lens. They say it provides a nice wide angle view and the F2 aperture gives them that great depth of Field. Some customers also say that the lens is small and compact but still gives them the great Depth of Field they want. Overall, most are satisfied with the depth and versatility of the product.
"...The USM lens worked fine for photos, and afforded me some very good zooming capabilities, but I began to search online for other options, and found..." Read more
"This is the lens you want on your travel camera: small, light, wide aperture, reasonably good AF, good effective focal length, decent sharpness...." Read more
"...This is THE lens for small space, shallow depth of field, close up while maintaining a nice complete framing, camera for you...." Read more
"...The lens provides me with a nice wide angle view and the F2 aperture gives me the nice artistic shallow depth of field...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light performance of the lens. They mention that it is great for low light situations, capturing pictures in low light, and taking in plenty of light for indoors shooting. The large aperture also allows for shooting at much lower light due to its large size. Overall, customers are happy with the lens' performance and recommend it to others.
"...is a nice, fast lens, great for landscape shots, and good for long-exposure nighttime shots...." Read more
"...This ties in with the previous point. f/2 takes in plenty of light for indoors shooting without having to raise the ISO very much at all...." Read more
"...f/2.0 is great for low light situations, and it gives some background blur...." Read more
"..." (widest aperture) lens in the EF-M lineup, making it the best for low-light use (as well as portraiture)...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera lenses. They say it's well built, sharp, and comes in great shape. The aluminum body is sleek and solid, and the build quality is commensurate with the price. Some mention that the lenses are solid performers.
"...more lenses for my M6 mark ii since it’s cheaper now and the quality is still amazing !Love this little lens, I am taking it to Europe with me!" Read more
"Perfect condition. And the focal length 22m is also perfect for street photography." Read more
"...rangefinder and I absolutely love having a small, all manual, high quality camera that replicates that experience...." Read more
"...Focus speed is OK, not amazing. Quality is very good, and I've been getting nice sharp pictures with reliable results with it...." Read more
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Reading some of the reviews I think there are a few things that might be said to help others make a decision on this lens like,
1.) They are White Box Lenses i.e. they came from Canon packaged camera kits - Canon sold the EOS-M with the 22 mm or with both the 22mm and the 18-55 zoom <or> just the base unit, or with all lenses and the flash unit included in the same box and they offered these with USA warranties or as Imported units (gray Market)products.
What does this mean? - well the products are the same in manufacturing quality and design - the USA products carry the USA warranty and can be serviced by any authorized USA center vs the Imported that need to be sent out of country for service.
When you consider that Amazon will allow the return of the product in 30 days if say there is a defective issue you need to send it back - after that the seller might take it back if you ask or if not you are on your own - in reality this product is so reliable odds of having an issue are very slim - they will either work perfectly out of the box or they won't - if after a few years it fails (doubtful) just buy another - because the cost of repair would exceed the cost of a new replacement lens at today's selling prices.
2.) Yes the 22mm doesn't have IS and yes, there is some "minimal" distortion - Folks - a 22mm lens is nearly what is considered as a fish eye lens so that's normal for any 22 mm lens no matter the price point or manufacturer and totally correctable in Photoshop or other editing software.
3.) There is a lens shade for this lens - $10.00 on Amazon - get it.
4.) Be advised some of the cameras and lenses are Imported vs USA models - there is fine print listed covering this - it's not really a big deal given the cost of these cameras and that the 30 day Amazon return option will cover you as most will either be DOA or last for normal service intervals.
I have another take on if you should get the M lenses or use your glass - here's mine, I bought both of the M lenses even though I have nearly every L glass Canon makes up to the 300 mm F2.8 Prime so I have a big $ investment in L glass and I did buy the adapter however, I'm not going to use my L glass for everyday shooting on this camera - that would defeat the reason for a small camera and putting my L glass in harms way by dragging it around in the car or what ever - forget it - the kit lenses are very acceptable in terms of sharpness and overall performance ie. speed, clarity, color rendering, etc. so for a camera and lens arrangement for everyday use and go in harms way that's why I went with the kit lenses. now if I decide to do some serious stuff with the small base unit because of the size and weight savings I can drag out the L glass and have at it - I like options.
1. The speed of AF. It focuses much faster than my kit lens
2. The depth of field blur (bokeh) is very nice. With a f/2, the sensor is able to take in quite a bit more light than my kit lens' minimum of f/3.5, and this makes for a much better DOF.
3. Low light performance. This ties in with the previous point. f/2 takes in plenty of light for indoors shooting without having to raise the ISO very much at all. If you've got yourself a still subject and a stand for the camera, crank down that shutter speed and enjoy crisp images.
4. I mentioned I tested the lens out on my stream and I wanted to expand on how the quality is improved. My kit lens was rough when I tried streaming at 4k because it would take 10+ seconds to focus properly on my face. This lens cuts that down to maybe 3 or 4 seconds, though the AF does hunt quite a bit more. I think maybe this lens is more sensitive to changes in contrast. Either way, it's a marked improvement. In 1080p mode the AF is lightning fast and the image quality is crystal clear.
All in all, I highly recommend this lens for anybody that needs a good streaming lens or stills lens. I'm going to take it out to do some video testing and might update my review with what I find there.
*P.S. I love the pancake size too, it's so compact and easy to carry around.
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It hasn't come off my camera since day one and I've been shooting everything with it: landscape, macro, stock, chickens, and even food. It's brilliant in low light and has a lovely, crisp image with variable depth of field. It's so tiny and lightweight, I can take my camera out in a shop without anyone calling security.
A few things that take getting used to. The auto-focus is a bit slow and it's a lot louder than my kit lens. The vibration is a bit grinding on my hands as it hunts for focus, so I need to find the button that takes it off continual focus and only does it when I half-press the shutter. I find I get the sharpest image if I auto-focus then manual focus to perfection.
The other thing I have trouble with is the lack of image stabilization. I thought I was doing really well with my kit lens, being able to get sharp images up to 1/4 of a second, but no. It was the IS. With this lens, I have to be careful at anything less than 1/60th and even then, it's still better if I can use a tripod.
Most of these issues are user-problems, so I won't dock the lens any stars. And even still, if I could only ever have one lens, this would be it.