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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Canon's standard kit zoom for EOS M-series cameras — the EF-M 15-45mm covers a 24–72mm full-frame equivalent range with built-in IS in a collapsible barrel that retracts to just 40mm when not in use, making the entire setup genuinely pocketable. Sharp in the centre across the zoom range, it handles everyday shooting from wide landscapes to standard portraits. The STM motor provides smooth video autofocus. An essential foundation lens for any EOS M kit. Exclusively for Canon EF-M mount cameras.

GearFrame's Take

The most compact 24–72mm zoom available for any system — the collapsible design makes it uniquely pocketable while covering the most useful everyday range.

Starting from
£179 new
Average price across retailers: ~£189
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Core
Released
2015
Aperture
f/3.5-6.3 (variable max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
60.9mm diameter × 40.0mm (retracted)
Weight
130g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video
Optical IS
3.5-stop IS
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
25cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Casual
7.0
Great For
✈️
Travel At 130g and pocket-sized when retracted, it is the most compact 24–72mm zoom for any mirrorless system.
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Vlogging & Video The wide end with IS and smooth STM AF makes it a natural vlogging lens on EOS M cameras.
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Casual Covers almost every everyday focal length in one lightweight barrel — the ideal all-rounder for casual EOS M shooters.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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