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For photos that show the sparkle of jewellery or the intricate texture of fabric for a fashion blog post, or even close-up portraiture, the lens helps you capture photos worthy of sharing.įor one-of-a-kind shots, the lens offers both life-size 1.0x magnification and 1.2x in Super Macro mode. Used to illuminate small objects up close, it can be controlled by a switch, letting you change the lighting intensity and direction on one or both sides of the Macro Lite, allowing you to create dramatic lighting, while the design reduces shadows cast by both the camera and lens. The dedicated Macro Lite allows you to bring the lens as close as you need without compromising on light. Whether you’re shooting your favourite food to share on Instagram, or the beautiful detail of a flower in spring, it is perfect for capturing intricate detail and colour. With class leading magnification, the ability to focus on subjects as close as 13mm, and a body weighing just 130g, the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is also the world lightest macro lens for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
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Compact and lightweight, the lens offers unprecedented macro capabilities and includes the world’s first built in Macro Lite, removing shadow and darkness.
#Canon 28mm stm 3.5 macro review series
The EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is available from June with an RRP of £289.99.Īlso announced today was the PowerShot SX620 HS with 25x zoom.Ĭanon today unveils the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM, a new macro lens for EOS M series cameras. Plus, as well as offering good macro performance, the lens includes a seven blade circular aperture for smooth background blur, as well as a 45mm focal length (35mm equivalent) which can be used for capturing portraits or landscapes. Near silent focusing from the lens' STM also means that movies won't be interrupted by noise when you shift focus.Īccording to Canon, the built-in light will remove shadow and darkness and it's controlled via a switch that allows you to alter its intensity and direction of illumination when capturing macro shots. It's also the first AF lens capable of focusing to both infinity and at 1.2x magnification. The lens offers both life-size 1.0x magnification and 1.2x in Super Macro mode and optical image stabilisation is built-in. The EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is compact, lightweight and has a close focusing distance of 13mm. Canon's added a new macro lens to its line-up of EOS M camera lenses but this one's a bit different to what's come before as it's the world's first AF lens to feature a built-in 'Macro Lite'.