Canon EF 22mm f/2 STM 22mm
Combining a bright f/2 aperture with a pancake design weighing just 104g, this lens makes the EOS M system genuinely pocketable while gathering ample light for low-light shooting. Its built-in STM motor delivers smooth, near-silent autofocus that benefits video recording without distracting noise. This is best for travel and street photographers who prioritize compact size and discreet operation over zoom flexibility.
Focal length 22mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Canon EF-M
Weight 105 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
67 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 22 |
| Focal Length Max | 22 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 43 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 150 |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF 22mm f/2 STM 22mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 22mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 105 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | STM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF 22mm f/2 STM 22mm | 87.4 | 89.2 | 96.5 | 73 | 39.3 | 91 | 33.3 | 21.3 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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