Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
JINTU
29 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
This budget telephoto lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value and image quality for the price, especially for wildlife and moon photography, while others report severe issues like black photos, incompatibility with certain Nikon cameras, and soft sharpness. The lens requires manual focus and aperture control, and chromatic aberration is common but fixable in editing. Overall, it is a decent option for hobbyists on a tight budget but not for professional use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good for wildlife and moon photography
- Decent clarity with proper editing
- Fun to use for beginners
Cons
- Incompatible with some Nikon cameras
- Black photos on certain models
- Soft sharpness and chromatic aberration
- Sticky zoom slide
- Requires manual focus and aperture control
Value for money 5
Image quality 6
Compatibility 4
Build quality 3
Ease of use 4
Chromatic aberration 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 | JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 800 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
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.664score per dollar
vs
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens0.526score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.3x 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 6 of 17 specs.
