Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

Overview

The Canon 7568B002 is an EF-M wide angle zoom lens designed to expand your creative possibilities with an 11-22mm focal range, equivalent to 18-35mm on a full-frame camera. It excels at capturing expansive landscapes, architectural details, and tight indoor scenes. The lens features a built-in Optical Image Stabilizer that helps reduce blur from camera shake, making handheld shooting sharper and video footage steadier, especially in low light. Its STM autofocus motor ensures smooth and quiet focusing, ideal for both photography and video recording.

Key features

• Wide angle zoom range that covers versatile shooting scenarios from sweeping vistas to confined interiors
• Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates for hand movement, enhancing sharpness in stills and stability in video
• STM autofocus technology providing near-silent and smooth focus transitions, preserving audio quality during filming
• Advanced optical design with 12 elements in 9 groups, including UD and aspherical lenses to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration
• Seven-blade circular aperture that creates natural and attractive background blur for portraits and close-up shots
• Close focusing distance of 0.15 meters, allowing detailed foreground emphasis while maintaining wide-angle context
• Lightweight and compact body weighing approximately 220 grams, making it easy to carry for travel and street photography
• Standard 55 mm front filter thread compatible with common filters like polarizers and variable ND filters for creative control

Key specs

• Focal length: 11-22 mm (equivalent to 18-35 mm on full-frame)
• Aperture range: f/4-5.6
• Optical construction: 12 elements in 9 groups, including UD and aspherical elements
• Image stabilization: Optical Image Stabilizer included
• Autofocus motor: STM (Stepping Motor) for quiet and smooth operation
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.15 meters
• Aperture blades: 7, circular design
• Filter thread size: 55 mm
• Weight: approximately 220 grams

Connectivity and compatibility

This lens is designed specifically for Canon EF-M mount mirrorless cameras, ensuring seamless integration and full compatibility with autofocus and image stabilization systems. It fits perfectly on Canon’s compact mirrorless bodies, making it a strong choice for photographers who want a lightweight setup without sacrificing wide-angle capabilities.

Ideal uses and environments

The lens suits photographers and videographers who need a flexible wide-angle zoom for travel, street photography, real estate, and environmental portraits. Its compact size and image stabilization make it practical for handheld shooting in varied lighting conditions, while the close focusing ability supports creative compositions that highlight foreground details. It works well for vloggers and content creators who require smooth focus transitions and quiet operation during video capture.