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 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 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 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 45mm, is 42mm 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 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 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 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 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 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 130g, which means it is 130g (50%) lighter than the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 which has a weight of 260g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 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 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 55-200mm and 3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
