Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
Viltrox
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The VILTROX 56mm F1.2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, excellent low-light performance, and great value for money. A few users note a floating element or internal rattling when off, which is explained as normal VCM motor behavior. One verified buyer received a used lens instead of new, and another found it too large for a compact body.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Floating element design
- Internal rattling when off
- Received used instead of new
- Too large for compact bodies
- Autofocus hunting in extreme low light
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 7
Value for money 6
Build quality 5
Low light performance 4
Floating element rattle 4
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 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 13 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | HD Multilayer Nanocoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VCM Focusing Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.13x★ |
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
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
