Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Review
Canon doesn't have a lot of lenses available for its mirrorless system. That makes the existence of the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM ($299.99) a bit of a head scratcher—after all, the company already has a kit lens in the form of the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ($164.99 at Amazon) . But the 15-45mm is smaller and covers a wider field of view, making it a more appealing starter option. In that capacity it's a good lens when purchased in a bundle with a camera body, but EF-M 18-55mm owners probably don't want spend full price to add it to their kit. The EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a stronger option if you want to buy a wider lens.
DesignThe 15-45mm ($299.00 at Amazon) features a collapsible design, measuring about 1.8 by 2.4 inches (HD) at its smallest, and extending its height by an inch to an inch and a half when ready to shoot. The barrel and mount are plastic and finished in your choice of silver or black, so it weighs just 4.6 ounces. It supports 49mm front filters. The...
The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a solid starter lens, but don't pay full price for it.
Compact; Crisp center; Wider coverage than other starter lenses; Optical stabilization
Narrow aperture; Noticeable distortion; Dim corners at 15mm; Soft edges; Plastic lens mount; Doesn't include lens hood