Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Koah
33 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 3 |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-M |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 6.00 m | 45 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Koah Artisans Series 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.
