Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens – Kit Zoom for EOS M

The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is the ideal kit zoom lens for Canon EOS M-series mirrorless cameras, covering a 24–72mm equivalent focal length range on APS-C sensors. With a retractable design that collapses to just 1.75", STM stepping motor for fast and silent autofocus, and 3.5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser, this compact and lightweight lens is the perfect everyday companion for travel, street, and general photography.

Key Features

24–72mm equivalent focal length range (APS-C) — wide-angle to short telephoto in one lens
Retractable design collapses to just 1.75" for ultra-compact travel storage
3.5-stop Optical Image Stabiliser (IS) for sharp handheld shots in low light
Lead-screw STM stepping motor for fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus — ideal for video
Full-time manual focus (AF+MF) for fine-tuned focus adjustments without switching modes
1 GMO + 2 PMO aspherical elements to control chromatic aberrations and distortion
Optimised lens placement and coatings to suppress flare and ghosting
Lightweight and compact — perfectly matched to the EOS M-series body size
Compatible with all Canon EF-M mount mirrorless cameras

Technical Specifications

Model: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Mount: Canon EF-M (APS-C)
Focal Length: 15–45mm (24–72mm equivalent)
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele)
Optical Construction: 1 GMO aspherical + 2 PMO aspherical elements
Autofocus: Lead-screw STM stepping motor
Image Stabilisation: Optical IS, 3.5 stops
Min. Focus Distance: 25cm / 9.8" (wide)
Max. Magnification: 0.21×
Filter Thread: 49mm
Length (retracted): 1.75" / 44.5mm
Weight: 130g / 4.6 oz
SKU: 0572C005AA

What’s in the Box

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
Lens Cap E-49 II (front)
Dust Cap EB (rear)
Lens Hood EW-53 (optional, sold separately)

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