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Reddit mentions of Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Compact System Lens
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Compact System Lens. Here are the top ones.
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Moderate wide angle lens; equivalent to 35mm on a fullframe cameraBuiltin stepping motor provides smooth and quiet autofocus when shooting videoCircular aperture (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgroundsOne aspheric element and bright f/2.0 lens for low light and soft backgroundsMinimum focusing distance of 5.9 inches/0.15 metres allows you to get close to your subjectsLens not Zoomable
Specs:
| Height | 2.40157 Inches |
| Length | 0.94488 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | July 2012 |
| Weight | 0.2314853751 Pounds |
| Width | 2.40157 Inches |
I've got a couple of EF-M lenses, but I haven't used them a whole lot and wouldn't base your own purchase on my opinion... but so far, they all strike me as kit quality lenses. They're fine, but nothing to write home about. I think their main benefit is that they're so small. Maybe a slight nudge to the [22mm f/2] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-M-Compact-System-Fixed/dp/B008NF8BRI/) pancake lens, if that focal length is any use to you?
I'd really love to see them make some great EF-M lenses. It seems like they're right there for the taking, they can be so damn small and use so little glass. Why don't they make some awesome EF-M lenses? Probably the same reason they don't make any good EF-M bodies. :/
Cool! I'm a photographer and photo blogger and a lot of my personal work revolves around my everyday life in Seattle so perhaps I can offer some ideas!
Photographing outdoors in all Seattle area's beautiful locations is great, but photographing in window light is also a sure way to get some beautifully lit results and interesting subjects.
For example, hands holding a cup of coffee (or pouring cream into one?) in a cafe with beautifully textured tables (Cafe Solstice and Arabica on the hill come to mind). Little details of a bigger picture make for great casual photographs.
There are also some incredible buildings around the area, such as the Biltmore on Summit & E Olive Way on the hill, that offer lovely variations of texture and light.
Also, Discovery Park is freaking beautiful. There is this really cool little tunnel thing on the W Emerson St entrance that looks like a magical rabbit hole and overall the park is just acres and acres of scenery. Shooting there on a foggy day is really fun.
Edit: If you don't have one yet, I strongly suggest investing in a Canon 40mm f/2.8 or Canon 50mm f/1.8 (both very inexpensive lenses, though arguably the 40 is a bit better quality, but does not have as wide of an aperture). Also, Canon is coming out with a 22mm (wide angle/zoomed out) pancake lens similar to the 40mm and I think it's going to be awesome.
LIGHTROOM IS YOUR BEST FRIEND.
Nice, thanks! Did you do any postpro on the stills? (eg color-grading or whatever?)
It looks like all your lenses are f2.8 at widest, why no more?
I have a Canon EOS M (ie APS-C) and a cheap 22mm f2.0 that I've been getting some OK results with (only single pics so far though, only just got Magic Lantern recently)... obviously it's no 5D but it's what I have :)
I don't get that Milky-way feel, it's a lot darker. I feel like I'm wildly guessing what will work, switching time/ISO and never sure what will look good!
For pocketability, a [used EF-M 22mm f2 pancake for less than $150] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008NF8BRI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1474032095&sr=8-1&keywords=Canon+EF-M+22mm+f2&condition=used&linkCode=ll2&tag=battleforthew-20) is probably the right answer.
If you want a compact, affordable lens you can use with both cameras, I recommend the [$149 Canon 24mm f2.8 pancake] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-24mm-2-8-Lens/dp/B00NI3BZ5K//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).
Again, hope this is helpful!