
The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens with the built-in Macro Lite turned on The focusing ring is narrow and only has a very narrow ridged grip to assist with finger-tip operation. The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM feels solid in your hand, although the plastic lens mount is disappointing to see. The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens mounted on the Canon EOS M3 cameraĭespite this being a relatively inexpensive, lightweight lens, build quality is good. Being an EF-M lens, you can only use it on a Canon compact system camera body like the EOS M3 that we tested it with, for a 45mm equivalent angle of view.

Weighing a mere 130g and measuring 45.5cm in length, the Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is one of the smallest and lightest macro lenses that Canon offers. It's a virtually silent performer thanks to the built-in STM (Stepping Motor), while the optical image stabiliser corrects for angular camera shake, and there's a seven blade circular aperture for smoother bokeh. It offers a close-focus point of 13mm and a built-in Macro Lite to help remove shadows from the subject.

Featuring an equivalent focal length of 45mm, the Canon EF-M 28mm lens can focus at both infinity and at 1.2x magnification. The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is an innovative macro lens for Canon compact system cameras.
