Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
87 Overall Score
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
Viltrox
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Sharpness 8
Value for money 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Low light performance 4
Weight and size 4
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 5 |
| Groups | — | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | multi-layer nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 50 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.11x★ |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.669score per dollar
vs
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm0.456score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
