Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Pentax DA 22177 50mm
Pentax
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Pentax DA 22177 50mm
87 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
This Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, excellent value, and low-light performance, making it a favorite among portrait and street photographers. Users highlight its lightweight design and beautiful bokeh, though some note the plastic build and loud autofocus as minor drawbacks. A few reviewers were confused about full-frame compatibility, but most agree it's a must-have for APS-C Pentax cameras.
Pros
- razor sharp images
- excellent value for money
- great low light performance
- beautiful bokeh
- lightweight and compact
Cons
- plastic build quality
- loud autofocus
- not full frame compatible
- no lens hood included
- not weather sealed
Image quality 30
Value for money 25
Low light performance 15
Build quality 12
Autofocus speed 10
Portrait use 8
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 | Pentax DA 22177 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 6 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
