Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
Sony
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
72 out of 100 high confidence 43 reviews
This Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens is widely praised for its lightweight and compact design, making it an ideal travel companion for full-frame cameras like the A7C series. Users consistently note sharp image quality and good color rendition, especially when stopped down, but many point out compromises such as a stiff zoom ring, lack of a lens hood, variable aperture, and the need to extend the lens before shooting. It is seen as a good kit lens or starter lens but not for those seeking professional performance.
Pros
- lightweight and compact
- sharp image quality
- good color rendition and contrast
- ideal for travel
- affordable as kit lens
Cons
- no lens hood included
- stiff zoom ring
- variable aperture f/4-5.6
- must extend lens before shooting
- mediocre in low light
Image quality 18
Size and weight 16
Travel suitability 12
Build quality 8
Zoom ring smoothness 5
Lens hood availability 6
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 | Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 8 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.25★ |
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
Sony FE SEL2860 28-60mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.