APS-C sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. No Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. Stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Built-in image stabilizerImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Plastic mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal ZoomInternally zooming lenses don't change their size while focal length is changing. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Not SealedWeather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. No drop-in filter supportDrop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type. |
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The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact, stylish zoom lens for EOS M series digital cameras. A special retraction mechanism shortens the length of the lens to just 1.76 inches (44.5mm) when the camera is off, to help make carrying and storing the lens and camera even easier. The quiet stepping motor (STM) design helps ensure low-noise focusing that's ideal for recording movies. The 35mm-equivalent 24-72mm range combines a wide angle for landscapes and big group photos, with a telephoto zoom for close-ups and detailed headshots.
Carefully designed lens placement and special Canon coatings help keep ghosting and other lens flare from your images. The integral image stabilization (up to 3.5 stops faster) can help capture sharp images, even in low light and while taking panoramas. Like other EF-M lenses, the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM features an AF+MF focusing mode that combines quick and accurate autofocus with the artistic possibilities of manual focus. |
Available mount(s) | Canon EF-M |
Application(s) | Portrait, Landscape, Interiors, Architecture |
Category(s) | Wide angle zoom |
Multiplier | 1.6× |
Stabilizer | yes (3.5 f-stop advantage) |
Focal length | 15 - 45 mm (3× zoom) |
Lens construction | 10 elements in 9 groups |
Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: 84.5-33.67° |
Number of blades | N/A |
Maximum aperture | wide: f/3.5 tele: f/6.3 |
Minimum aperture | wide: N/A tele: N/A |
Minimum focusing distance | 25 cm |
Magnification | N/A |
Filter size | 49 mm |
Size | ∅ 60.9 × 44.5 mm |
Weight | 130 g |
Notes |
With lens retraction mechanism and 3 aspherical lens elements. |
AF speed | N/A |
AF sound | |
Internal focusing | N/A |
Internal zoom | no |
Fix front lens | yes |
Mount type | plastic |
Weather sealed | no |
Drop in filter | no |
Ultrasonic AF | no |
Stepping motor AF | yes |
APS-C sized circle | yes |
Low dispersion lens element | no |
Hard case | N/A |
Soft case | N/A |
Lens hood | N/A |
Tripod adapter | N/A |