You could take it around anywhere with you, so for handiness value alone it's pretty recommendable.
You could take it around anywhere with you, so for handiness value alone it's pretty recommendable.
Getting hold of this lens is a bit of a no-brainer if you've invested into the Canon EOS M system.
It's sharpest at 11 where you would want it to be.
It has pretty average image quality for a super zoom lens; there are no optical strengths but no huge weaknesses either, except maybe in its work against bright lights.
Whether you're using a full-frame or APS-C camera, its behavior is consistently excellent.
So all in all, the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is quite a winner on nearly all fronts. Whether mounted on a full-frame or APS-C camera, its images are sharp, punchy, potentially dramatic, and very well corrected of distortion and chromatic aberration.
[T]he Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is a macro lens that's a very good performer optically and mechanically, and it's hugely enjoyable to do handheld macro photography with good results for a change.
It's capable of getting you pretty sharp images, especially when the aperture is stopped down a bit.
You won't get the full benefit of a 24 megapixel camera by using this lens, but if it's stopped down to f8, then you will get pretty sharp pictures.
[T]he Canon 22mm f2 has one or two optical flaws. But in practice, I found it to be a fantastic lens to use.
At the end of the day, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is incredible value for money, lots of fun, and a much more modern piece of equipment than the old Mark I version. It's highly recommended for anyone looking to greatly improve their photography on a budget.
In the meantime, if you want the best 50 lens available without spending [...]
