Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
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Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
Tamron
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
A versatile all-in-one lens praised for travel, macro, and wildlife, though image quality trade-offs are noted. Build quality is solid, autofocus is generally fast, and the compact size reduces the need for multiple lenses. Some users report softness at long ends, chromatic aberration, and occasional focusing issues, but most find the convenience outweighs the drawbacks.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Excellent for travel and hiking
- Good macro capability at all focal lengths
- Solid build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Softness at 300mm end
- Chromatic aberration (fringing)
- Occasional autofocus hunt or hesitation
- Zoom creep when camera is vertical
- Not tack sharp for pixel peepers
Versatility 12
Image quality 14
Build quality 7
Autofocus performance 6
Macro capability 4
Chromatic aberration 4
Scores
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | multiple layers of coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.9★ |
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 II B016N 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.663score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di II B016N 16-300mm0.179score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
