Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
TTArtisan
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
60 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.0 pancake lens receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its compact metal build, satisfying aperture ring, and excellent value for the price, significant issues with autofocus performance—including hunting, pulsing, and noise—are frequently mentioned. Image quality is generally good, but users note heavy vignetting and flare when shooting into strong light. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option with trade-offs in AF reliability.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Satisfying aperture ring
- Excellent value for money
- Good image quality
- Fast f/2.0 aperture for low light
Cons
- Poor autofocus performance
- Loud autofocus motor
- Heavy vignetting
- Flare when shooting into light
- Occasional misconnection with camera
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 4
Image quality 4
Vignetting 2
Flare 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 | TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 9 |
| Groups | — | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 400 mm |
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
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average optical (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.664score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm0.267score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 2.5x 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 19 specs.
