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Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM

An unusual and highly capable macro lens for the EF-M system — Canon's 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM achieves 1.2× super-macro magnification and features a unique built-in Macro Lite: two small LED lights that illuminate close-up subjects without requiring an external flash. On APS-C EOS M cameras it provides a 45mm full-frame equivalent perspective for general shooting, and the built-in IS helps with handheld macro work where camera shake is amplified. The STM motor focuses smoothly across the full range. Compatible with all Canon EF-M mount cameras.

GearFrame's Take

A clever dual-purpose macro lens — the built-in Macro Lite solves the lighting problem that frustrates close-up photographers, making it genuinely self-contained.

Starting from
£219 new
Average price across retailers: ~£234
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Core
Released
2015
Aperture
f/3.5 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
60.9mm diameter × 45.0mm length
Weight
130g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
STM stepping motor with full-time manual override
Optical IS
3.5-stop IS + built-in Macro Lite LED
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
9.3cm minimum focus distance (1.2× macro)
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Macro
9.0
Travel
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Great For
🔬
Macro 1.2× magnification with a built-in LED light — captures insects, flowers, and fine detail on EOS M bodies without additional lighting gear.
✈️
Travel Compact enough to carry everywhere — doubles as a standard 45mm equivalent for casual shooting between macro subjects.
👤
Portrait A 45mm equivalent with IS — usable for environmental portraits at closer working distances.
⚠️ 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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