The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 20mm F2.8 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 22mm f2 STM is the longer of the two lenses at 24mm. The Sony E 20mm F2.8 with a length of 20mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 20mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 20mm F2.8 and Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 20mm F2.8 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. Sony E 20mm F2.8 weighs 69g, which means it is 36g (34%) lighter than the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM which has a weight of 105g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 20mm F2.8 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 Sony E 20mm F2.8:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 20mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and
Focal Range
Sony E 20mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
30mm 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.
