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Pros Pros
  • Quiet, accurate autofocus and hybrid image stabilization
  • Excellent image sharpness and 1.2x magnification
  • Integrated LED Macro Lite system
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Affordable pricing
Cons Cons
  • Short working distance necessitates being very close to subjects
  • Limited maximum aperture and heavy corner vignetting
  • Plastic lens mount construction
  • Autofocus hunting in low light or macro modes
  • Inadequate LED brightness and lack of included accessories

Launch price Launch price $299.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28mm f/3.5
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 3.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 9.3 cm (1.2x)
Filter thread Filter thread 43mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor STM
Weight & size Weight & size 130g (4.6 oz) · 60.9 x 45.5 mm (2.40 x 1.79 in)

Announcement date Announcement date May 11, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $299.99
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Macro
Lens line / series Lens line / series EF-M

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 10
Special elements Special elements 1 UD, 2 aspherical

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/3.5
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 51.6°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor STM
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 9.3 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 1.2x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 3.5 stops

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 130g (4.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 60.9mm (2.40 in)
Length Length 45.5mm (1.79 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 43mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 61mm

Lens hood Lens hood ES-22, included