What is the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM best used for?

Travel, Vlogging & Video, Casual.

How much does the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM cost in the UK?

The EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM starts from £179 in the UK, available across 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

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

Name: EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

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

Available at 2 retailers

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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

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video

Optical IS

3.5-stop IS

Min. Focus Distance

25cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Travel

9.0

Vlogging & Video

7.0

Casual

7.0

✅ Great For

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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 →