The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM with a length of 24mm, is 21mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 61mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM weighs 105g, 19% (25g) lighter than the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3's weight of 130g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM has the same Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are
Focal Range
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 15-45mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 22mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 33mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
