Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm
A versatile 15-45mm zoom pairs silent STM autofocus, 3.5-stop image stabilization, and three aspherical elements in a remarkably light 75g body. The included bundle—a 64GB memory card, filter kit, backpack, and flexible tripod—makes it an exceptional value for those building their first camera kit. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a discreet, ready-to-shoot setup, with its 78.6/100 street photography score reflecting that strength.
Focal length 15-45mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Canon EF-M
stabilization Yes
Weight 463 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
62 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong aperture (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
| Elements | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Canon coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15-45mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 463 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm | 87 | 77.8 | 56.5 | 11.8 | 44.6 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 9.8 | 90.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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