Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Nikon
67 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 3 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Canon coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM (stepping motor) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 279 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
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.663score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR0.200score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 18 specs.
