Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
Viltrox
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional image quality, solid build, and great value. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and low-light performance, though a few report autofocus glitches or defects. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic alternative to more expensive Nikon lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast and responsive autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
Cons
- Occasional autofocus tracking drops
- Defective unit reported (FEE error)
- Fixed aperture limitation
- Not as sharp as Nikkor 50mm 1.8 S
- Soft and slow focus for astrophotography
Image quality 10
Build quality 6
Value for money 8
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 3
Defects and reliability 2
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 10 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.16 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★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17x★ |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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 STM0.665score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 20mm0.399score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
