Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 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 | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| 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★ |
| 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 | 20 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 F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.664score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.494score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
