Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
Viltrox
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 lens is widely praised as an exceptional value, delivering sharp images, good color rendition, and solid autofocus at a fraction of the cost of Sony alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight, compact design, making it ideal for travel and everyday carry. While some note it lacks weather sealing and the maximum aperture is f/2.5 rather than f/2, most find the optical quality and performance far exceed expectations for the price. A few mention it may require some post-processing, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Good autofocus performance
- Pleasant color rendition
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Maximum aperture f/2.5 (not f/2)
- Plastic build (except mount)
- May require post-processing
- Manual focus not linear
Value for money 8
Image quality 7
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 5
Size and weight 6
Weather sealing 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 | Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 10 |
| Groups | — | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | high-definition nano multi-layer coating, front lens waterproof and anti-fouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| 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 | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 340 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.14★ |
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 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.664score per dollar
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Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 FE 40mm0.493score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.3x better value for money
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.
