Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
Meike
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens impresses with its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight build at a budget-friendly price. Many photographers highlight its excellent value compared to more expensive native lenses, with pleasing bokeh and good color rendering. Some users note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures and a plastic ring on the front, but overall it’s a solid performer for street, portrait, and everyday photography.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent sharpness and contrast
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight and portable
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Mediocre minimum focusing distance
- Flare present wide open
Value for money 8
Sharpness 10
Autofocus performance 9
Build quality 7
Bokeh 8
Vignetting 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 | Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 6 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.111x★ |
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
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Meike MK-S-35mm 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 5 of 22 specs.
