
Canon EF-M Autofocus
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
- Focal length
- 22 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 105 g
- Filter diameter
- 43 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm
- Length
- 24 mm
At a Glance
A moderate wide-angle prime for APS-C on EF-M, this lens has a focal length equal to 35 mm on full frame. Its f/2 aperture helps in low light. At 105 g it is compact, and it focuses down to 15 cm with a magnification of 1:4.76. It suits street, reportage, everyday use and travel.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 22 mm
- Max. focal length
- 22 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 7
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 105 g (0.23 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 43 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm (5.91 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.8 (0.21Γ)
- Length
- 24 mm (0.94 in)
- Diameter
- 61 mm (2.4 in)
- Released
- September 2012
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM fit?
The Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 35 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).
Canon EF-M cameras
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM | SG-image MF 25mm F1.8 | Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 22 mm | 25 mm | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 105 g | 186 g | 130 g | 270 g |
| Filter diameter | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 25 cm | 9.3 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 24 mm | 30 mm | 45.5 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | no |
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM: FAQ
Does the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM have image stabilization?
No, the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM weigh?
The Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM weighs 105 g. It is 24 mm long with a diameter of 61 mm.
What filter size does the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM use?
The Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM takes 43 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Similar lenses
SG-image MF 25mm F1.8
25mm Β· f/1.8
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
30mm Β· f/1.4
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
16mm Β· f/1.4
7artisans Photoelectric 25mm f/0.95
25mm Β· f/0.95
Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS
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Kamlan 28mm F1.4
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