Mirrorless cameras are popular for photographers who want the image quality of an SLR without the bulk. But lenses aren't always small, with some systems featuring glass that's quite large compared with the body. The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM ($299.99) is delightfully tiny, matching well with EOS M bodies. Images are crisp from edge to edge, and macro shooters will love its high-magnification design and integrated LED light. If you've got a Canon mirrorless camera, this is a lens to get, and easy to call an Editors' Choice. Design The EF-M 28mm ($299.00 at Amazon) measures 1.8 by 2.4 inches (HD) and weighs just 4.6 ounces. It's a collapsible lens, which means those measurements are logged at its smallest position. You'll need to twist the barrel while holding the unlock switch in order to telescope the center out a bit, adding about a half-inch of height. The small size is helped by a rather narrow maximum aperture, f/3.5, which makes the lens a bit less versatile as an a...
The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens is a small, inexpensive macro gem, delivering crisp images and featuring an integrated LED to shed light on subjects.
Edge-to-edge sharpness; 1.2x magnification; Integrated LED light; Smooth, silent focus; Image stabilization; Minimal distortion; Compact; Inexpensive
Dim corners when shooting Raw; Narrow maximum aperture; Plastic lens mount