Canon continues to work away at EF-M lenses judging by this recent patent application. It looks like they're working on improved optics for kit zoom lenses, sharper performance and less vignetting are on order.
EF-M Zoom Optical Formulas in Japan Patent Application 2019008235:
- EF-M 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
- EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3
- EF-M 18-130mm f/3.4-5.6
- EF-M 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3
- EF-M 15-130mm f/3.5-6.3
We expect a new EOS M body in the coming months and it wouldn't surprise us to see a new kit zoom announced alongside the camera.
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I do like the 18-150...had the 15-1XX existed I might've gone that route. The 18-150 is quite nice...for candids of my family while traveling. I suspect the 15-1XX would be nearly as nice, but with the wider angle would be preferred for an all-around lens.
I really do like on-the-go shots with the Ms--this one is with the M6 mated to the 11-22.
Let's give Canon some credit for the 32 1.4 ef-m. Hopefully more of that ilk coming as well.
"We're expecting a new M5 update soon" or something along those lines has been a constant refrain on the internet for a year now. And here it is - again?!
I also don't see any non-variable-aperture zooms. I do give Canon credit for the 32mm lens, I have it, and like it. But it's basically the only really good EF-M lens issued during the TWO YEARS since the M5 came out. The 22 and 11-22 are the other two good EF-M lenses IMHO, having also had some of the others. Otherwise use EF lenses on the adapter, which sort of defeats the whole purpose.
So: I just took a three week trip with my new Nikon Z6, and it works so well and takes such nice images with the 24-70 that the M5 has gone into storage. Does the Z6 seem a bit large and heavy compared to the M5? Sure, but not that bad, and not in the same league of large-and-heavy as going back to a 6D and 24-70L. (And, for me personally, the Z6 was instead of a Canon R, which IMHO is under-featured, over-priced, has strange throwback controls, and the 24-105 lens is large and heavy.)
Anyway, the M5 may or may not come out of storage again. And I am starting to have trouble caring any more if an updated model is coming.
I hope for a really great Allrounder and that Canon doesn’t give up on the M system.
If the 15-130 mm ever gets released, I hope it does not suffer the same flare issues as the 18-150 mm.
Also, lets not forget there have been Canon M patents for 15-45mm lenses with apertures f/1.8-3.5, f/2.0-4.0 and f/2.8-5.0.
So in summary, a relatively fast-aperture standard zoom is very possible from an engineering standpoint, it is a glaring omission in their current Canon M linupe, Canon has recently shown with the 32mm f1.4 that they do intent to introduce faster lenses to the lineup, and there have been patent applications for just this type of lens. In my opinion there is a ~80% chance such a lens will be unveiled in the next 2 years.
From Canon I am still waiting for:
EF-M 53 f/1.8 IS
EF-M 63 f/2.8 IS Macro
EF-M 17-50 f/4.0 IS
I wonder if Canon's concentration on developing RF lenses will impact M lens development, or are they separate design teams?
As a rule, when you buy a lens test it! Checking for decentering isn’t difficult, and it’s a common cause of poor IQ that results from rough handling during shipment. There is also variation out of the factory, less with L lenses, more with consumer lenses, and even more with inexpensive lenses like Samyang/Rokinon.
That is what I and many others want.
Small and light has to be slow and with plastic.
Many L lenses are plastic in a lot of the lens.
I personally am very happy with the new lenses as I am planning on getting the new M camera if it is an M5 replacement.
That is what has me holding off.
If I want big and heavy I will stick with my L lenses and the 7D or get an R with big fast lenses. But this is great for a second handy camera.
Fast lenses are very easy for the M mount seeing as it is larger than the Sony e mount.