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

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The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM Macro lens is a smart and enjoyable lens to use which can deliver very good results for a reasonable price. It is a clever piece of kit that complies with Canon's philosophy of building very compact mirrorless lenses.

The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM Macro lens is a smart and enjoyable lens to use which can deliver very good results for a reasonable price. It is a clever piece of kit that complies with Canon's philosophy of building very compact mirrorless lenses.

Pros
  • Smart and enjoyable to use
  • Delivers very good results
  • Effective built-in light for close-up or video work
  • Sharp macro performance
Cons
  • Average maximum aperture of F 3.5
  • Relying on a pointed light source may not be suitable for reflective subjects
  • Challenging to get out-of-focus backgrounds at normal distances

The lens has an average maximum aperture of only F 3.5, which may not let in a lot of light or give very focused backgrounds, but it is quite usable in most conditions.

The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM Macro lens is a smart and enjoyable lens to use which can deliver very good results for a reasonable price. The lens is an image stabilized wide-angle lens designed for Canon's EOS M camera system. It features a built-in light around the front element, making it effective for close-up or video work. The image stabilization system makes it possible to shoot handheld at normal distances. At 28mm, the lens is unusually wide angle for a macro lens, making it suitable for most photography and easier to get pictures handheld. The lens has an average maximum aperture of only F 3.5, which may not let in a lot of light or give very focused backgrounds, but it is quite usable in most conditions. The build quality is small and collapsible, and it features a control ring to switch between normal and super macro mode. However, relying on a pointed light source may not be the best idea when taking pictures of reflective subjects. In terms of image quality, it delivers sharp macro performance from F 3.5 to f/8, with negligible pincushion distortion. At normal distances, it may be challenging to get out-of-focus backgrounds, but the overall quality of the lens is very commendable.

At 28mm, the lens is unusually wide angle for a macro lens, making it suitable for most photography and easier to get pictures handheld.

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