CameraLabs reviews the EF-M 32mm 1.4

Gordon Laing of CameraLabs reviews the EF-M 32mm 1.4, Canon's latest lens for the EF-M system. The lens was announced last September, and is the fastest lens available for the EF-M system. At a glance;

EF-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
51.2mm (35mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
One Aspherical Element
Super Spectra Coating
Gear-Type STM Stepping AF Motor
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

The verdict?

The Canon EF-M 32mm f1.4 STM is a standard prime lens for the EOS M mirrorless system, delivering 51mm equivalent coverage coupled with a fast focal ratio that’s ideal for shallow depth-of-field effects. As the eighth native EF-M in almost as many years though, the Canon EF-M 32mm f1.4 is arguably the most overdue lens of any modern system. Canon’s kept the EOS M faithful waiting seven years for a standard large aperture prime lens, a model that really should have been available from day-one. But it’s finally here and thankfully doesn’t disappoint, delivering visibly sharper results across the frame than the kit zooms, while also offering far greater potential for shallow depth-of-field effects. There may be no image stabilisation nor weather-sealing, but this compact prime is a great general-purpose lens that’s also ideal for portraits, low light or still-life.

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