Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
7Artisans
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
73 out of 100 high confidence 12 reviews
This manual 12mm f/2.8 lens receives mostly positive reviews for its solid metal build and good image quality at a low price point. While many users love it for product videos and astrophotography, some report sharpness issues, severe flare when pointed near light sources, and the lack of camera recognition on certain bodies. It's best considered a budget specialty lens rather than an everyday general-purpose optic.
Pros
- Solid all-metal build
- Good image quality for the price
- Great value for money
- Smooth focusing rings
- Excellent for astrophotography
Cons
- Not sharp in corners
- Horrible flare near light sources
- Camera may not recognize lens
- Manual focus only
- Short focusing range
Build quality 6
Sharpness 4
Value for money 5
Flare and lens artifacts 2
Astrophotography use 4
Camera compatibility 3
Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | 7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 12 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15m★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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7Artisans 122.8ZBII 12mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 19 specs.
