The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 11-22mm f4-5.6 weighs 220g, 10% (25g) lighter than the Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye's weight of 245g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has the same Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are , and .
Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Kamlan 8mm F3.0 Fisheye is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 8mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
12mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has a focal range of 11-22mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-33mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
