Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm
Tamron
49 Overall Score
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 | Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 3 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
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
Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.663score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm0.331score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 2.0x 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 5 of 18 specs.
