Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 vs. EF-S 24mm f/2.8 lens

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for taking the time to compare these two lens.

[@ScottJWaldron]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@Nerdhaunt]

It's just me or the 22mm has muted colors?

[@edurmissa]

The 24mm stm is my current favorite lens, but due to adapter in eos M, the 22mm is a killer and one of the best lenses I ever seen, not everything is about sharpness, that is why almost everyone else have to deal a shitty sigma art lens instead of a large format camera. Said this, the 22mm is truly the pancake, not a kit lens size due to adapter, loosing just a bit the point of a lens like this. The 22mm is a wide angle f2, for a smaller camera, there is no way you could get anything like this: the smallest, lightest autofocus, wide angle, nicely close focus and fast lens native for your camera, all at once. Sure, you can get faster and wider, but they won't be nearly as cheap, small and light which sometimes really matters above optics. You can't go wrong with the 24mm stm, but there is no point when the 22mm f2 is there.

[@realworldaudio]

Ditto! I have the 22mm, and I am constantly amazed how small and compact it is. It's fast, super light, even with the whole camera it fits in a pocket! Also, the image quality is pretty good, and has a nice color balance for video / vlogging, with a great view angle. The 24mm's angle is a bit too tight for me, the 22mm has the right angle, gives that little bit more that makes the shooting experience so much easier (for me)... although that might depend on one's shooting style, what angle one prefers. Yet, I'm coming from 50mm shooting (that used to be my exclusive lens I shot with for many years), and I much prefer the 22mm..

[@fenet8717]

best video comparing 2 lenses, thank youuu

[@ScottJWaldron]

Hi Fenet, glad you found the video useful!

[@ohmartinbronson]

Thank you for the comparison! I picked up a used 22mm along with an eos m, and a few other accessories for pretty cheap and I'm loving it. I think I will get a 24 for my wife's slr though after seeing this!

[@ScottJWaldron]

Very cool. Do you two go on photography outings together? Glad the video was helpful.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

What I've learned from doing the same types of tests with my viltrox adapter is that newer lenses are just better. Sometimes newer low-end lenses are still better than old higher-end lenses. I wasn't expecting that as I figured glass science hasn't changed but apparently I was wrong. I'm looking to spring for a Sigma 56mm f1.4 to replace my adapted 50mm f1.8 STM now. I may not end up with any adapted lenses in the end.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Yeah, definitely. I have video tests and compairson photos for a 56mm vs 50mm video, bit it will probably be quite a while before I can record more and edit it.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@ScottJWaldron I think adapted lenses are a great idea if you already have the glass and in some cases OK to save some money. For instance the Yungnao 50mm f1.8 on a viltrox adapter is about $100. It's hard to beat that combination but if you start talking about a new Canon 50mm f1.8 STM with a Canon adapter then it's probably not that far off of getting the Sigma 56mm f1.4 which is going to be about 10mm shorter, 2 mm smaller around and about the same weight all the while being brighter and clearer. Going to the Canon equivalent lens (50mm f1.4) makes even less sense. It's much larger, much heavier and not clearer and costs double with the adapter. I was looking at the 85mm but you said you didn't like it adapted. I was also looking at the 24mm and 40mm pancake lenses but I already have an ef-m 22mm and I probably don't actually need the 40mm. I am in line to buy a couple of Canon's rumored new EF-M lenses if they every materialize though - 15mm f2 and 52mm f2. Maybe the 18-45mm f2.8-4. We'll see if they even make it to production.

[@DOM_4GOOD]

that's what i call a real test . thank you so much ! now i know i will take the 22mm

[@ScottJWaldron]

Glad I could help!

[@gabriel.p311]

The 24mm lens is really good, and even more so when you consider the price. Comparing a native reflex system with the 24 and a mirrorless native system with the 22 I would stay for quality with the 24. I love this goal. Very good video, it looks great how both goals work. Best regards.

[@brendonho17]

Hey! I already have the EFS 24mm f2.8 with a EF-EFM adapter and was wondering if I should get the EFM 22mm f2… what’s your thoughts on this? Thanks in advance!

[@ScottJWaldron]

If you like everything about the 24mm then I don't see a point. If you want a smaller lens then the 22mm is it.

[@bodinian]

I'm considering just using my cell phone's wide angle lens for things like vlogging. I feel like when the subject is arm's length I don't need the extra performance of a dedicated camera to see myself.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Yeah, these two lenses are definitely not ones I'd use for vlogging. On EF-M I'd say the 11-22mm, 15-45mm, and maybe the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 though even that one is a bit narrow.

[@ahmedfarid2271]

Excellent work

[@Anomaliayt]

Useful, thanks !

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice 👍

[@imm1965]

nice video !! what adapter did u use?

[@ScottJWaldron]

The official Canon one.

[@linlotto]

I was going to say that the auto focus looked horrible on what I thought was a great camera with great lenses. When I saw in the description that you recorded it in 4k everything made sense. I would love to see you record in 1080p next time as its uses the better and more reliable dual pixel cmos autofocus.

[@ScottJWaldron]

I don't remember exactly what is in this video, but most of the video tests are in 1080p unless I said in a test that I used the M50 in 4K mode (likely to see if either lens is better with the contrast based 4K AF). What I probably said is that I rendered the video in 4k so that image samples are in high resolution. I do that as a benefit to people with 4k screens so they can get a better idea of image quality through a youtube video. I definitely use the M50 in 1080p most of the time. Very rarely do I do tests or record footage with the M50 in 4K mode.

[@tboards71]

Where are you getting stabilization from, neither lens offers this.

[@ScottJWaldron]

the M50 offers two types of digital stabilization in video mode.

[@asapincome.RealEstate]

Great video! This is the exact type of video I was looking for, as I recently picked up the m50 and looking to improve my video quality. As such, I vary between a "sitting talking head" style and a "standing closing in and out from the camera" so seeing the different focuses and side by side comparison is great. I feel like my need would probably be more towards the m22 yeah? The only real concern I saw was in the autofocus, where it seemed the 24mm was a bit quicker. Or is that just my imagination? Would love to hear back from you!

[@ScottJWaldron]

These were bad tests for autofocus because the hat I had on was confusing the M50. The 22mm should be more consistent with video AF than the 24mm.

[@asapincome.RealEstate]

@@ScottJWaldron got it! Thanks much!

[@realworldaudio]

This is probably 2 years too late... I'm using the M50 with the 22mm for videos, and its autofocus is fast and excellent for vlogging. When I set it to track my eye, I never had an out of focus shot.

[@ThiagoFerreira-jn4td]

I have a cruel doubt! I recently sell my T5 and bought an M200 and I already own a efs 24mm 2.8 and a 50mm 1.8 yongnuo. I'm in doubt if I buy a Viltrox adapter to use these lenses (and I suffer with a larger set) or if I sell both lenses and buy an efm 22mm 2.0. What do you think? Thank you very much! 😊🙏🏻

[@ScottJWaldron]

If what you have works fine there is no reason to change.

[@ThiagoFerreira-jn4td]

Hello my friend, could you help me? I just bought the Ef-m 22mm and found the focus ring more harder/stuck to rotate than the 15-45 lens ring. Is it like that, or is it as smooth as the ef-s 24mm? I would like to know if I need to ask for an exchange/return. Thank you again!

[@ScottJWaldron]

@@ThiagoFerreira-jn4td The focus ring on my 22mm is very smooth. Maybe even slightly less resistance than the 15-45mm. I don't remember how the 24mm was.

[@ThiagoFerreira-jn4td]

​@@ScottJWaldronthank you very much!

[@ThiagoFerreira-jn4td]

Thank you very much

[@emirhankale25]

Ef 24mm 2.8 IS USM Can I use image stabilizer if I buy lenses ? M50 ?

[@ScottJWaldron]

I don't recall and no longer have it. My guess would be that it works.

[@eiramalmkvist]

Thank you for this video!!

[@ScottJWaldron]

I'm glad it was useful for you.

[@masterv6679]

May I know how to infinity focus with efm 22mm f2 in manual focus mode sir

[@ScottJWaldron]

It has a manual focus ring. Toggle AF/MF in the camera. The left button on the d-pad is usually that. I'd suggest using that in combination with the magnification feature in the camera. www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61925817

[@masterv6679]

@@ScottJWaldron Thanks you sir

[@olgagonzalez6849]

Gracias, buscaba algo así. Thanks i subscribe

[@shacyelis8403]

Do i need adapter for m50 if i choose 24mm?

[@ScottJWaldron]

Yeah, it is an EF-S lens. The M50 is EF-M. They are very different mounts.

[@RodrigoDiana]

In my opinion the 24 mm image is more soft and cinematic than 22 mm.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Makes sense! The extra 2mm does get it to feel a bit more focused into scenes like in many movies.

[@Socagoddess_Carnivalz]

finally a very thorough video comparison. thank you. ive made my decision now!

[@ScottJWaldron]

I'm glad the video was helpful to you! 👍

[@Irina_F_L]

Спасибо, мне очень помогло Ваше сравнение.

[@warholscircus]

No contest at all. The 22mm is clearly the better and more versatile prime lens. If you look behind you, I believe the 24mm is almost focused. Nope. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't kick the 24 out of bed for eating crackers, but if you can only buy one, the 22 is the way to go. But, honestly, I'd buy a prime 35mm, a nifty-50, and 24-70mm before I'd buy either of these two lovlies.

[@ScottJWaldron]

My biggest mistake here was having that hat on. The M50 couldn't do face detection well so the results are not amazing. That said, I do think the 22mm is better.

[@iamkingriot]

Was this shot in 4k?

[@ScottJWaldron]

I don't recall specifics but maybe some of the action camera footage or if I did one of the tests with the cameras at 4k. Usually when my youtube videos have a 4k option, I do that so the example photos shown can have more resolution for people with higher pixel count screens.

[@KepoinYukChannel]

I think 22mm is sharper than 24mm. Just my opinion

[@SyafiqAnuar]

really bad image quality on m50..the autofocus also really bad..not sure this from camera or user

[@ScottJWaldron]

I have no way of helping you with that. I have seen another comment in my videos about someone that needed to have their kit lens replaced. Maybe that's something to look into. If you think the camera is broken you need to contact Canon in your country. The two M50 that I have work well enough for photo and video.

[@obscuresoundz]

thoro vid