Most significantly, AF is accurate and rarely misses on my M3. Wee Honey Bee | EOS M3, EF-M 28 3.5 Macro ISĪuto focus is fast for a macro lens but slower than most USM zooms. I’d rather have a normal sized twist-on hood but at least a hood was provided. It’s sturdy aluminum but more of a fat 43mm filter adapter.

However, the lens will not focus outside the macro range if left in the 1.2x Super Macro position.ĮS-22 Hood | This hood covers the LED lights but allows use of 43mm filters.Ī lens hood is provided, the ES-22, but is silly small. There’s an additional position to invoke the 1.2x Super Macro. In standard position, the lens focuses all the way to 1.0x. To use it, hold a lever and twist the barrel to extend for normal shooting. Like the EF-M 15-45 3.5-6.3 IS STM, this lens is designed with a collapsible lens barrel. For a 1.2x macro lens it’s extremely compact but compared to the only other EF-M prime, the 22 2.0 STM, it’s bulky and about the same size as the EF-M 15-45 3.5-6.3 IS STM. The light build was achieved by use of plastics in the mount and barrel, albeit construction seems reasonably robust. At a mere 130g, this lens is a petite featherweight, fitting in nicely with the compact design aesthetic of the M system. The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM only fits M series cameras like the EOS M, M3, M5 and M6. STM | The nested barrel can be retracted for more compact storage | The white area surrounding the front element is the LED ring light (image courtesy Canon). I saw a refurbished EF-M 28 3.5 Macro IS STM on sale at Canon Direct for two Benjamins and clicked buy.Īfter the Downpour | EOS M3, EF-M 28 3.5 Macro IS But I occasionally photograph flora and small products for my business. I'm a photographic omnivore and opportunist. If you've peeked in my galleries you may have noticed that I'm not a macro aficionado. Canon EF-M 28 3.5 Macro IS STM Review | EOS macro lens review | EOS M lens review

Canon 28mm stm 3.5 macro review