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Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM

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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

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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.

LensCanon EF-M 22mm f/2 STMSG-image MF 25mm F1.8Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STMSigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary
Focal length22 mm25 mm28 mm30 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/1.8f/3.5f/1.4
Weight105 g186 g130 g270 g
Filter diameter43 mm43 mm43 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm25 cm9.3 cm30 cm
Length24 mm30 mm45.5 mm73.3 mm
Autofocusyesnoyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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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.

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