Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
7Artisans
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Image quality 5
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Build quality 5
Weight and portability 2
Video suitability 2
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 Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 11 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
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 Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
7Artisans Lite Series 35mm f/1.8 AF 35mm
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 22 specs.
