Canon today expands its range of EF-M lenses with the introduction of the new EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Designed for Canon’s Compact System Camera, the EOS M, this is Canon’s first ultra wide-angle EF lens to feature an Optical Image Stabilizer. Offering a versatile wide-angle zoom range, first-class optical performance, and a new retractable design, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect addition for EOS M users who wish to capture their passion for landscapes and architecture.
Shoot the city, shoot the world
Designed to expand the range of creative possibilities and shooting subjects, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has an 11-22mm focal range which provides an incredibly wide field of view. This allows users to capture the environment around them whilst remaining close to the subject – ideal for adding drama and atmosphere to each shot.
Class-leading optics deliver incredible results
Engineered using the latest optical technologies, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM enables users to capture images with incredible levels of detail and quality. Manufactured using Canon’s professional quality standards, the lens uses Super Spectra Coatings designed to minimise ghosting and flare, providing beautiful results with every shot. Images are crisp and clear thanks to Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer, which works to keep image blur to a minimum by correcting camera shake. A 3-stop shutter speed advantage ensures high quality stills, even when light levels start to fade.
Shooting smooth Full HD movies is easy using the advanced Dynamic IS mode which combats more exaggerated forms of camera shake that occur when shooting video on the move. Canon’s near-silent STM technology also ensures focus noise is supressed during movie capture, so the audience can enjoy crystal clear sound to match the visual quality of the footage captured.
Designed for performance and style
Incredibly compact and lightweight, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has been designed to fit easily into the smallest of spaces so it can be carried everywhere. A new retractable lens design – a first for the EF lens range – locked in place by a switch, allows users to retract the lens back into the barrel when not in use. This keeps the body slim and compact, reducing the lens length by 13mm. An integrated full time manual focus ring also provides the freedom to make precise adjustments to focus as needed.
Designed to complement the EOS M’s chic styling, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM features a graphite silver, metal exterior, while the knurled focus and zoom rings are comfortable in the hand and provide easy operation.
Designed for specific use with Canon’s EOS M Compact System Camera, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is Canon’s first ultra wide-angle EF lens to feature an Optical Image Stabilizer. Offering a versatile wide-angle zoom range, first-class optical performance, and a new retractable design, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect addition for EOS M users wanting to capture very wide fields of view, from beach landscapes to festival crowds or grand architecture.
Further enhancing the performance and utility of the EOS M, Canon also announces today a firmware upgrade that boosts the AF shutter speed, making One Shot AF up to 2.3x faster1. The new firmware delivers improved performance as a result of a reworked AF Drive Control System and Canon encourages all existing users of the EOS M to download the new firmware version 2 once it becomes available at the end of June 2013.
I have to say I like the little camera and its AF was the only real letdown for me.
Nice. I've never understood much of the hate for the EOS-M, and at it's current selling price it's a downright bargain. 480.00 dollars at the moment, and that's with the 22mm pancake.
Looks decent , if I was looking for a 'day out ' cam then the M and the 11-22 - 18-55 could be a good combo. The 11-22 is a Bit Slower than the 10-22 I just picked up for my 7D but the IS could help out there .
Also of great interest is the new firmware thats supposed to increas AF speed which could make the camera alot more competitive in the sector
Almost all of my wide shots are stopped down anyway, so the variable apeture does't bother me. And while the IS intrigues me, most of my wide shots are also on a tripod. For a travel kit, the M is looking better and better.
voltaire wrote:
Can't they make this into an EF-S mount. I know I'm just thinking it'll be a good match for the SL1 as well. Just my selfish intentions. :-)
The EF-s 10-22 3.5-4.5 USM is still available and top drawer optically. Plus no goth style cosmetics.
Yes but then its no slower than the old sigma 10-20 which sold in pretty big numbers .
Ok it's almost a stop slower than the EFs version but it does have IS and its not really a lens type that lends itself to moving subjects anyway (nor is the body its mounted on)
If the M takes off then it should sell pretty well
