Canon

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

The best wide-angle option for EOS M-series cameras — Canon's EF-M 11-22mm covers an 18–35mm full-frame equivalent range with built-in IS in a remarkably compact and lightweight barrel. Optically sharp throughout the zoom range with well-controlled distortion, it is the natural choice for landscape, architecture, and interior photography on any EOS M body. STM autofocus operates smoothly and quietly, making it equally capable for wide-angle video work. Exclusively for Canon EF-M mount cameras.

GearFrame's Take

The essential wide-angle lens for EOS M owners — compact, IS-equipped, and optically excellent for an ultra-wide zoom covering 18–35mm equivalent.

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Value & Depreciation
£380
Launch price
→
£279
Today
=
27%
Value drop
Over ~13 years, this lens has cost roughly £8/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2013
Focal Length
11–22mm
Aperture
f/4-5.6
Compatible Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
60.9mm diameter × 58.9mm length
Weight
220g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video
Optical IS
3.5-stop IS
Min. Focus Distance
15cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.9/10
Street
6.2/10
Travel
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.6/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
Documentary
4.8/10
Landscape
5.8/10
Casual
6.1/10
Food
3.9/10
Macro
4.4/10
Architecture
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
Underwater
5.7/10
✅ Great For
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Vlogging & Video 7.6 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Portrait 3.9 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.
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Food 3.9 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
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Macro 4.4 Held back by optical quality and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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