My 16 Best EF-M Lenses for the Canon M50 and Canon M6 Mark II

[@caelandelgiudice2661]

For anyone wondering, this is the exact video you're looking for when shopping for any lens. Thank you so much!

[@markwiemels]

Wow, thanks!

[@caelandelgiudice2661]

@@markwiemels Of course, now it's just a waiting game to get off back order. I ended up getting the 11-22mm and the 55-200mm how do you feel about that pairing? I know I'm missing a small focal length but i feel the 55 is smoother than the 18

[@markwiemels]

@@caelandelgiudice2661 I think it’s the most interesting of the focal length coverage. The really wide, and really telephoto, are shots that most phones can’t get. So working in those focal ranges is a point of difference. If I could only have two lenses, that setup would be in very strong contention. You can pick up the 15-45 or 18-55 on eBay for under $100.

[@caelandelgiudice2661]

@@markwiemels Very helpful thank you brother! I actually have the 15-45 kit lens and the 22mm pancake already, I feel like I'll be able to capture any moment

[@markwiemels]

@@caelandelgiudice2661 That's a great light weight setup too.

[@halbourneutube]

I've watched this video at least twice a month every 2 months since it came out. I've bought several of the recommended lenses and even bought lenses and then later realized that they were featured in this video. Great work Mark!

[@RVKevin]

I only own the M50 and have been trying to understand what would work well for my budget, this is what i really wanted to know and YOU delivered in a big way. Thank you for making this video for us.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@BERKASTGV]

Same here

[@metalfatigue]

Thanks so much. At last a video from somebody who knows what they're talking about. No unboxing, no "ultimate guide", just actual knowledge gained from experience. And I concur with all of it, except I haven't been as lucky with the 55-200. But you've enouraged me to try another one.

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@normanfranke4041]

As another M6 MkII user, I really appreciate all your excellent and practical videos. Based on this video, I picked up the Rokinon 12mm f2 and a vintage Helios (with speed booster) and they're both wonderful. I'll just add one other for your consideration -- I recently got the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 for M-mount for $300 and just love it. A manual lens but sharp in the centre wide open and by pushing down that f-stop really achieves the equivalent look of 56mm f1.4 on full frame with buttery smooth background bokeh -- a perspective which up until now has been elusive and not achieved by my Canon 32mm f1.4. Despite that our M system is likely going the way of the dodo, I now feel no pressure to upgrade for a full-frame look and have the sweet spot for quality on a budget. Thanks again for your work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for the tip on that lens, I will check it out.

[@Jannaweiss1163]

Where did find your Helios? TY

[@rodneyneufeld1191]

Hi. When you say that the M system is going the way of the dodo, what exactly do you mean? Do you mean that in the future, an EF-M lenses will no longer have a body that is compatible?

[@Mel-95]

This video is the Gold Standard for camera reviews. Really appreciate your opinions based on personal experience using the equipment. If I buy a Canon M6 II, I will get the EF-M 18-55 mm lens rather than the kit lens because of your review. ALL your lens evaluations were illuminating. The Helios very intriguing. Look forward to more. I subscribed. Thanks, Mark.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks! yah the 18-55, and helios, both excellent, inexpensive lenses.

[@qmnadeem]

So true. I am a newbie in photography and still trying to learn the tips and tricks. Thanks, Mark, for such a detailed video about the lenses. What do you think about Canon EF-S 55 to 250 mm F/4-5.6 and Canon EF 75-300 mm F/4-5.6 DC zoom lens. Which one do you recommend for long-distance photography and crispy clear pictures with image stabilization?

[@peterreber7671]

I bought me a M50 mark II with the 180-150mm zoom as the kit lens. This is such a useful range. I didn't go for the 15-45 and 55-200 kit because from my older days working with prime lenses I know that one always has the wrong lens on the body. Whatever I had on the camera was either just too short or just too long. The 18-150 doesn't give me such problems. I also bought the 11-22mm because I got it at an excellent price, new at 2/3 of the price. I am very happy with everything. It is an amazing camera. I especially like the size, low weight and versatility.

[@markwiemels]

Yah that’s a great lens setup, the 18-150 is a good choice.

[@audiomoritz]

I am in team 18-150!

[@michaelchen1721]

⁠@@markwiemels Hi Mark, how to choose between 18-150 and 55-200? Which one is better?

[@carterpants]

This was a masterclass, thank you for taking time to make this and provide the video/image examples. I appreciate it greatly!

[@markwiemels]

You are very welcome!

[@raylewis6399]

I agree. Good job @Mark Wiemels. 👍🏽

[@tcal2022]

Best EF-M lens comparison video I've seen so far, thank you for this!

[@JMann717]

This content is top notch content from B-Roll to everything no sugar coating and he actually used them all to give real insight. I’m gonna look into that Viltrox 23MM F1.4 lens because Atleast 70% of my videos are filmed at night and the kit lens isn’t cutting it. I’m tired of that sort of grainy footage, the viltrox will be perfect to go along with my led light .

[@SuperKvlogs]

So for the canon m50 mark ii is a smart choice to add on a canon 18-200mm w/ a viltrox speed booster? Or 55-200mm w/ the Viltrox speed booster? Would either lens quality be better? And is this a smart or do-able idea?

[@rekaszauter9443]

This is the best video for anyone trying to decide what lens to choose for their camera who has no clue about different type of lenses. Thank you so much for this video. Helped me a lot!

[@markwiemels]

So good to hear! Thank you for the kind words.

[@zka77]

Sigma 56mm 1.4 is another wonderful lens for EFM. Helios is nice, I also use Jupiter-8 from the vintage lineup, it's got a really interesting super soft blur and smooth textures.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, the reviews on the 56 are great. Looks like a good lens, I’m a big fan of sigma. I have had my eye out for one of those Jupiters, look interesting.

[@stevenmathews6590]

Hey, I’m trying to decide which second lens to buy between the Sigma 56 and the Canon 32, both seem to be similar in price and both seem to fit my needs like close up shots and candid photos of my wife and kids. Which one would you go with as a second lens to put with the kit lens for the m50?

[@floridasaltlife]

It is special when a video on youtube is so good you have to keep coming back to watch it over and over again !! Thanks for the content !!

[@markwiemels]

Wow, thank you!

[@lawrencehillary4776]

Most informative Ef-M video I've seen, subscribed 👍🏼

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, thats so kind of you to say.

[@lawrencehillary4776]

@@markwiemels so much content complaining about the lack of lens options and that the system is dead, so glad somebody who know and works with the EF-M system is doing informative videos like this. I've been on the fence about getting the 28 macro, but I think you just helped me choose. 👍🏼

[@markwiemels]

@@lawrencehillary4776 yes, there are more than enough lenses for the intended purpose of the system. I love that 28mm lens, just be aware, if you haven’t shot macro yet, there is way more to macro photography than you would think. It takes a while to get an eye for it and perfect the skills, which is actually a fun process, but you do have to work at it.

[@lawrencehillary4776]

@@markwiemels thanks for the advice, the 28mm will be my first macro lens so I'm keen to learn how to use it, do you have any dedicated videos using the 28mm?

[@markwiemels]

@@lawrencehillary4776 ok cool, that’s why I though I would mention it. Your first photos will likely be uninspiring, so don’t get disheartened. Lots of good tutorials on YT.

[@SgtJongo]

With my M50, I use the Canon 22mm f/2 lens, the Canon 55-200mm and the sigma 56mm f/1,4. It's a great and light combo. And sometimes, I use EF lenses on it with a speedbooster.

[@jakeleonardo]

Yeh, I am surprised the sigma 56mm wasn’t mentioned. I have it and think it’s amazing

[@DJ.Virgin]

I didn’t even know you can use these. I only thought you can use ef m lenses on it

[@donnawetter1513]

Just bought the exact same selection with a M6 II.

[@Cema21]

Hi! I personally have a 22mm f2 for trips and I'm wondering to go for the 56mm f1.4. I wanted to take pictures from people in some distance and also for cars... Do you think 56mm is better than 55-200mm? I don't know which one I have to pick, thank you in advance!

[@SibirLupus]

Great list! Only EF-M lens you're missing is the EF-M 18-150mm! :D

[@markwiemels]

Yeah, that's a great lens, I may own it some day.

[@andimuhjafar]

old video, watching it several times now, but never outdated. Very handy when I need information of lenses for my efm camera.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks.

[@Kingcrab0]

I recently picked up the 55-200mm lense and it is my favorite so far. I do a lot of wildlife photography and this has been such a help. I had picked it up after finding an osprey nest off of an old highway and I wasn't able to get close enough with the 15-45mm lense that came with my M200 to get a good shot of the osprey in it's nest. I still haven't caught it in it's nest since getting the lense but I keep going back every week to try. I've gotten many other great shots with it since I've been using it though. I love it.

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

This was a super helpful video! Thank you for sharing your lenses with us.

[@alessandroscarselli4420]

Hi! I'm writing from Italy. I have bought a used Canon M5 to replece my Canon 7D mark I. I usually used a Tamron 16-300: not a vary sharp lens (same quality of a kit lens but with a very impressive focal range). Now I have discovered that Tamron 16-300 is not compatible with Canon M-series (and my flash Yongnuo YN568EX II too!!). I have also other lenses: EF 50 f1.8 STM, EF-S 24 f2.8 pancake, Canon 18-135 STM and the EF-M 15-45. I have two choises: 1) I could try to sell the Tamron and the Canon 18-135, then buy a sigma 17-50 f2.8 + a Canon 55-250 STM. I hope this set up improve the sharpness/quality of my picture and cover all the focal range. 2) Buy only a EF-M 32mm f1.4. I'm not interested in video. Surely I'm not a professional photographer, but neither a begginer! I shot in every situation: my family want me to shot at weddings and baptisms, but I love portraits and streetphotografy, landscape and nature. Can you halp me?

[@markwiemels]

I would do 1, would be a far more versatile setup.

[@hicbirsey438]

did u get canon 55-250 stm? how is it if u did

[@SyX_1]

By comparing the sharpness and Video Quality. Which one would you prefer: Canon 11-22 or Sigma 16 mm Does the 11-22 has any chance against the Sigma 16 mm ???

[@markwiemels]

The 16mm is probably sharper, but not by a lot.

[@Lucete.SangMin]

I have all efm lenses, but I watched this video because I was curious about other third-party lenses. I think it's a well-organized and useful video. Thank you.

[@raselgazi8912]

EF-M 32 mm best 🔥

[@chrisdwyer1477]

My fave for sure!

[@paul_gercog860]

sigma 30 f1,4 is no worse

[@thedirtygot9570]

This is my favorite on my m50! The 22mm is second and 56mm sigma rounds out my top 3

[@jjsifo1]

This is definitely the video I needed to watch, really glad I found this channel.Kudos to you , man , thank you.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@TheRealSimeon]

Great video! I got the 15-45 and 55 - 200mm with my M50. Wholeheartedly agree with you on the 55 - 200mm. I've gotten amazing shots of wildlife with it! The majority of my fun on this camera is from that lens! Next up, I'd like to get that 32 mm (although Sigma has a 30mm that is significantly cheaper) and then the macro one you showed.

[@ermannolas]

I had the exact experience with you. After i get the 32mm i just fall in love it was so freakin sharrrrpppppp

[@jorrittol]

Thank you so much, this is the best video explaining the different EF-M options. The downside is.. I want to have them all :) :) I already own the 22mm F2, and I love it. The Helios is the surprise for me, I will look for one right away.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks. Yes, the Helios is a bargain, scratches that itch for a new lens at a very small cost. The images are pretty special.

[@seanarmstrong8460]

Looking at my own lens collection mostly from second hand stores in China, I realize I have an excellent collection ranging from prime lenses to the high end lenses you mentioned. I just need to add a few more to my collection to make my M6 ii a full force for image creation. Thanks for the info!

[@praveen_me]

Thanks

[@markwiemels]

Thank you!

[@k3n6y]

over 2yrs and still a useful vid for lens shopping for a M6 mark2💪👍🏿

[@-ksw-]

because no new lens has come out since 🤣

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Found this really useful. Just picked one up for video for my own channel. Nice to see the lens selection isn’t as small as I thought it was.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@tpboy777]

On Google looking for these exact answers for days and it just pops up after I subscribed in less than 24 hours. Absolutely awesome 👌.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@elinstyrbjorn7295]

This is literally the most helpful review of lenses that I’ve ever come across!! Thank you so much 🙌🏼

[@markwiemels]

Thank you so much!

[@Spootyskater]

Thank you for this very detailed list of some incredible options. Those astronomy time lapses with the Meike 6.5 are absolutely gorgeous. I've personally been very impressed with the image quality (both photo and video) of the 55-200mm which just so happens to be the first additional lens I purchased for the M50.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I love that lens, very underrated.

[@Arty_Sim]

I agree, just purchased 55-200mm, love the results. Basically use 2 lenses 16 and 55-200, and GoPro Hero 10.

[@sketchysermons]

Same! I've had the m50 for almost two years and have a couple of sigma lenses but am having so much fun with the 55-200mm. I seriously wish I would have bought this lens first! I finally bought it after watching this video for the 20th time. 😅

[@justynclark8491]

Happy to see the last lens was my baby :) Had it for the 70D and now on my M6 mk2. This vid confirmed what I now want for distance. The 55-200. Thanks Mark!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@dansklrvids7303]

Great video - which lens would you recommend for food photography?

[@curtisaloia]

I like macro 28 for when I want to get one component of a dish highlighted and something wider for spreads of food on a table. Something like a smoothie on a table, a 50mm-ish with tight focus is awesome. I'll use an old helios and some fairy lights behind it if I want some fancy looking outdoor shots of food.

[@jurgentreue1200]

The Canon EF-M 22mm f2 lives on my M50. My favourite all purpose and travel lens. Just like a 35mm f2.0 or f2.8 used to live on my Nikon film cameras during my early photo-journalism days. I recently bought a 7Artisans 7.5mm f2.8 Fisheye because it was cheap. Big bang for your buck and fun to use.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Excellent vid. Loved your passion and knowledge! I followed along with my m6 and canon, sigma and rokinon lenses! And learned some great stuff too. Thanks!

[@emmanlive]

Love seeing all these shots around Melbourne!

[@kiwipics]

I own Canon EF cameras and also an M kit, and I love the Ms. I have the M, M50 mk1, M10 and all of the native lenses except the 32mm f1.4 M (I also own a few 7Artisans, TT Artisans and Meike lM lenses), and I just can't understand why people hat the system and why it has been dropped by Canon considering there is also a huge range of EF, third party and vintage lenses that are usable on the Ms with the appropriate adaptor. I often use my M50 on my 35-350mm EF L, 100-400mm EF L and 200mm f2.8 L to great effect with no loss in performance or speed. I own and have experimented with Fuji (selling that system) and Olympus / Panasonic M43 systems, and only the M43 system is the one I would pick if the M system wasn't in existence already.

[@alexis1959]

MY all-time favorite lens for my M5-/M50 Mk2 is the Sigma 56/1.4. It is an awesome lens and better than I have ever experienced from my EF days (which included a few L-lenses)

[@sean9820]

Mostly portraits or?

[@JasonHendrysProfile]

Love all the shots of Melbourne, thanks for the EF-M content.

[@markwiemels]

You are very welcome.

[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Thank you Mark. I have just bought a Canon M6 ii for use as a second camera and this is just what I have been looking for on lenses to use on it.

[@markwiemels]

It's a super camera, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[@Eat_More_Possum]

By far the best EF-M camera lens review video ever made! Thank you!

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@chriscamburn]

I'm a novice - Great vid to help understand what you can see at each focal length. It's tiring to buy and return lenses to see what each can do. Thx.

[@markwiemels]

Oh great! thanks for the comment.

[@derbagger22]

Love my M50 and 22 f/2 combo. It is indeed great as a stealth street camera. It's also was my better webcam setup at the beginning of covid.

[@dwslump]

I really love your videos, you explain everything so well, thanks for all your work! :D I usually don't comment on youtube videos but I just wanted to highlight that you are an amazing professional, your teaching skills are very good and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@markwiemels]

Thank you, so kind of you to say so.

[@istegy]

Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN more cheaper than the Canon 32mm 1.4 and the image quality is excellent. I think best-buy in the 30mm category. ( The true is the Canon lens just a lil bit better. )

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

Heard that it focuses faster and quieter too in video shooting

[@narssiklista120]

I got the same as my on the go for travel

[@opensourcedev22]

I asked a photographer which lens should be my first choice besides the kit lens, and he said to start with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 . I think he was right. Definitely a top 3 lens in efm

[@FrankHolub]

Hey Mark, As a new wedding videographer, the three lenses from your video that caught my eye as ones I should have in my bag were the 18-55mm kit lens for most shots, the 23mm Viltrox for low light, and the 55-200mm for when I really have to reach across a venue to get a bride/groom reaction, etc. Would you say that I'm off base in any of those choices, or would you make any other choices in my shoes?

[@irtzasoomro3436]

Dude holy crap, this is insanely useful!! I love this channel

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@RobertBejger]

One word: WOW! I will definitely come back to watch your channel. Unfortunately, I am looking for a Tamrom 55-200 test :)

[@markwiemels]

Thank you so much!

[@beloblotskiy]

Thank you Mark for the brief and extremely useful comparison of so wide lens line up. Much appreciated.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

Timestamp (approx.) 20:30 Nifty Fifty.Use it with a standard adapter to have equiv. 80/1.8 or use the Viltrox Speedbooster to get an equiv. 55/1.4 (roughly.) Obviously the image quality won't compete with your 32/14, but then the price point is vastly different. Image quality per price point? What are your thoughts?

[@markwiemels]

It’s gives you a really cool, vintage look, but the sharpness is pretty bad. I still like it.

[@cafnated]

Great breakdown, this video was very helpful

[@mattburgess5697]

The macro lens here was actually the big seller for me. As someone with the EF 100mm macro with a ring flash I use on a 650D the whole kit was just… too much. It ended up being so much bulk that I just never bothered to take it anywhere. The M50 with macro doesn’t get nearly as good a shot - but at least I’m willing to carry it.

[@markwiemels]

Yeh, the saying goes, “the best camera is the one you have with you”, I do wish the 28mm was a bit longer focal length.

[@sentry8992]

Great video. Finally, all of them in one place with clear descriptions of pro and cons. I'm interested In doing macro video. You mentioned that you would show some shots on that skateboard contraption. Can you drop a link to that video? Thanks.

[@markwiemels]

I never made the video, but I still use that setup. I should make the video.

[@sentry8992]

@@markwiemels You should. That would be great. Thanks.

[@nathanaelcard]

What a great overview. Thank you. Looks like my trio would be the Canon macro, Canon 55-200, and the Sigma 18-35.

[@markwiemels]

That would be a very good setup.

[@moelmi]

Hi Mark, thanks for a great educational video. I own a canon M50 mark II and this was a great help. Thanks once again.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@Seeingthelight3]

You rock for putting the links in the description!!

[@laika25]

All those beautiful timelapses were shot with the M50?

[@user-JM1967]

Where's 18-150 mm?

[@racheljgraphix8827]

Hi Mark, great video as usual! Which lens would you recommend for street photography? I would prefer something more versatile so I don't need to carry many lens around. Btw, now I have the sigma 16mm 1.4 and the kit lens, both serve me very well especially the sigma lens.

[@markwiemels]

Either the Viltrox 23mm or the Canon 22mm.

[@cjt5mith]

Love the idea of the fisheye lens. Can it be corrected to a rectangular image in lightroom or is there a better way?

[@et6572]

Super helpful video. Thanks for this!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@luca__3044]

Realy nice quality content 👍 Subscribed for sure :).. also that skateboard mount thing was realy interessting 😂👏🏻

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, yah the skateboard dolly is really cool, especially for the price.

[@KCB1106]

I've been desperately hunting for a new lenses for a while now!! thank you so much this was soooo helpful!!!

[@markwiemels]

So nice to hear.

[@mprichard7]

Great advice , I’ve bought into the canon system but owning a eosm your kind of locked in .might sell

[@Kyrylo_Borovyk]

Your passion about the topic is such a delight to watch :) after watching this video I wanted to buy every each of lenses described here :) If this possible - can I ask for advice? I’m quite new in photography and I’m considering to buy my few first lenses. The main purpose - is tourism / urban photography and a bit of live streaming via hdmi capture card. Currently I’m thinking about Viltrox 23 mostly for photography and Sigma 30 for live streaming. Will it be reasonable choice in your opinion? I also thought about 18-55mm, but I’m not sure if its brightness is enough.

[@Kyrylo_Borovyk]

I’ve forgot to mention - I have M200 with kit lens.

[@markwiemels]

Depending on how close you will be to the camera, I would suggest the Sigma 16mm or Viltrox 23mm for streaming, and either the sigma 30mm, Viltrox 33, or canon 32mm for general photography. You really really need to work out what focal length works for you. Set the kit lens on 16, 23, 30 and setup to live stream, see which focal length works best, do the same for your general photography. They are all good lenses, the most important part is buying the right focal length.

[@Kyrylo_Borovyk]

@@markwiemels thank you very much, I will definitely try it!

[@RolieKloeOlie]

Love it. My 22 2.0 lives on my camera. It’s nice to know that of the lenses I have purchased you said you’d never sell. I’ve been thinking about getting a speed booster to get close to full frame with EF glass to keep my m200 alive for years to come; what is your opinion on speed boosters?

[@markwiemels]

I have been working on a video about the speed booster. You loose sharpness, and add some distortion, in exchange for more light and more background blur. It's more of a creative choice, and not for pixel peepers, it does give a dreamy vintage lens like image, which is pretty cool. So it's an interesting creative choice to have, but its not for everyone, and it does not turn an APS-C camera into a full frame equivalent. Overall I have mixed feelings about it. The best thing to do is look at some full resolution sample images online and see if you like that "look"

[@cainhager9814]

KaiCreative did a video comparing the m50 with a speedbooster to the full frame EOS R and to me the photos actually looked better than the R but the R had better video quality

[@MD-wk3gj]

Thank you for this in-depth review. Your images from the Helios are very cool! I love the old school feel it gives. As often happens I dove down the rabbit hole for the Helios 44M lens and watched a bunch of videos to get up to speed. Just ordered one on eBay with your link. Once it arrives I’ll order the adapter (with your link as a way to support your work.) BTW the title description on screen is listed at 52mm not 58mm.

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear, thanks for letting me know about the typo!

[@MD-wk3gj]

@@markwiemels everything has arrived! I’m so new to all this I can’t speak in depth about it but happily everything is working and as I get better at capturing great video I’ll share more. Thanks again for the inspiration. 😊

[@The_Digital_Arts_World]

Mark, Thanks for the run through on the 16 lenses reviewed in this video and he ideas where each best fits a particular use. Some of these I will be taking a look at as all of the lenses that I have for my M50 are stock Cannon EF-M lenses. I guess my only version 2 video request would be that the lenses be split talking about those with the native camera mount, then those requiring an adapter and may be a plug for a good adapter. I say this because I had to scrub back and for the to determine whether an adapter was being used or not. The other question I have is whether there are are additional lenses that could be considered as part of the toolbox if using a speed booster as opposed to an adapter, i.e., the Viltrox Speed Booster for the EOS M50.

[@markwiemels]

Some good ideas. Thanks.

[@BrannAutoMedia]

I have been looking for an in depth video like his for a long time, I'm in the market to buy another lens for my Canon M50. I only have the kit lens right now. I'm doing car photography but want more options for focal length. The 18-55 is looking very enticing and I've gotten more information out of the first 10 minutes of this video than I have watching like 20 other videos! Thanks so much!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@Hitnrun69ify]

OMG Mark, I have to say you are an extraordinary person I have yet to see on KZbin! I truly admire your enthusiasm and knowledge of these lenses. I am new to the photography and video and I wish I knew a person as yourself to mentor me in my journey of video and photography. Hmmm that's actually a good thought! I wonder if anyone has put something on KZbin like that? Mentoring a newbie via split zoom on KZbin... Hmmmm, What's your take on that?

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for all your kind words. That’s a super clever idea, for sure if I even go down that path, you will be at the front of the line. If I could only find more time in the day.

[@wbmansell88]

Excellent run thru of the EFM lenses. I picked up the 55-200mm specifically for wildlife shots and it’s been great so far. I did want to get into portraits and group shots…. do you think the 23mm or 33mm viltrox would be the best option in this case?

[@markwiemels]

I would lean towards the 33mm for that, or the Sigma 30mm, which is also excellent. The canon 32mm is the best of them all, but can be pricey. Can’t go with any of those really.

[@wbmansell88]

@@markwiemels - Thanx sir... greatly appreciate your time and advice. I agree the Canon 32mm is pricey. Which would be the better of the 2 then... Viltrox 33mm or the Sigma 30mm?

[@qmnadeem]

I am a newbie in photography and still trying to learn the tips and tricks. Thanks, Mark, for such a detailed video about the lenses. What do you think about Canon EF-S 55 to 250 mm F/4-5.6 and Canon EF 75-300 mm F/4-5.6 DC zoom lens. Which one do you recommend for long-distance photography and crispy clear pictures with image stabilization?

[@codecruz]

Wow great video! I would also recommend the Sigma 56mm f1.4 efm lens. That thing is a beast with portraits. Gonna need the telephoto and maybe the Sigma kit lens. Does it need an adapter to work with the M6 II?

[@markwiemels]

Yah that sigma 56 looks really good. Yes, you need an adapter for the Sigma 18-35mm. The M6 II is practically a cinema camera with that lens in it, the images are stunning.

[@klb430]

I thought you were going to talk crap about my fav 28 macro for a second 😂 That lens lives on my M5

[@markwiemels]

Haha... yah, well I was very surprised to like it so much! It’s a great lens.

[@josh6499]

@@markwiemels You sold me on it, I just grabbed a used one for $220 CAD from Henry's. Can't wait to try it out. Now I have to find one of those skate board things.

[@markwiemels]

Can’t go wrong at that price.

[@amoosayed3028]

Great video! If you had to choose, which 3 lenses would you choose for general video purposes?

[@markwiemels]

Canon 18-55 for an all arounder, Viltrox 23mm for low light (or canon 22mm, cheaper but not as good in low light). Then one more based on what your needs are, 16mm sigma (wide low light), 11-22mm canon (very wide with image stabilisation), or 55-200mm for telephoto.

[@jaredhunter1676]

Hello I really love your videos. I am a new photographer and just got the mark II your video helped me narrow down what lenses I would like. I am having a hard time choosing between 18-150 and the 55-200

[@markwiemels]

18-150 if you want one lens to do everything. 55-200 if you do more sports and stuff you need the extra reach, I think for most people the 18-150 is a great one lens solution.

[@jaredhunter1676]

@@markwiemels thank you! I do a lot landscape and starting to do street photography. I already have the 15-45 kit lens. So you suggest the 18-150 for those type of photography?

[@markwiemels]

@@jaredhunter1676 yes, I would go with that.

[@jaredhunter1676]

@@markwiemelsthank you!

[@dsbloxd]

Great video! I just got my M50 Mark II and I was wondering how you do night time time lapse shoots since the camera doesn't have an intervalometer? I'm really into astrophotography and I mostly shoot with my 77D but I want to move completely to the EF-M system since I travel a lot

[@markwiemels]

I rubber-band the shutter button down, and put it in continuous shooting mode.

[@dsbloxd]

@@markwiemels Great! Thanks for your quick reply.

[@christyack9430]

This is amazingly helpful! I just bought the 32mm and am already feeling limited as a video/photo style shooter. Is there any opinion you can offer about the 18-150mm zoom lens? It looks like you preferred the 55-200mm and I was surprised that with your use of adapted lenses that you didn’t aim for a different telephoto lens. Thanks so much for this video!!

[@markwiemels]

I have not had my hands on the 18-150, but by all accounts it could be a very good do it all lens, should be great for video. I have used a number of other telephone lenses on the M series, to get better image quality than the EF-M 55-200 you need to step up to a much bigger more expensive lens, which doesn’t balance well on the M series. The cheaper 55-250 and 75-300 don’t perform as well, and are big and balance poorly as well. I’m my opinion the EF-M 55-200 is a very good lens, and the size works well with the camera.

[@christyack9430]

That’s wonderful to hear! I have a friend who likes my camera and we are looking to share lenses. Thanks for the note on the 18-150mm, after seeing your remarks on the 55-200mm, I was curious as to whether it would also be worth owning-have been doing a lot of nature photography and need more zoom with I.S.- I love this video and will be back to get a lens or 2 when I can. Thanks so much!

[@peterreber7671]

i have seen some comparisons and the 18-150 was sharper than the 55-200

[@jasonparker4965]

@@markwiemels its really intersting as when you ask 10 people 9 will say the EF-S 55-250 STM is sharper and the much better lens then the 55-200 EF-M. And the 1 guy left and say the other one is better is you. :D Maybe you got a monday version of the 55-250 u had or one of the older models. whatever video i see of the 55-250 people are basically excited of the price/quality ratio. and i also love it. sadly i have no 55-200 to compare but its difficult to imagine that it should be even better.

[@markwiemels]

Totally agree it could have been a bad copy. All the positive commentary is why I bought that lens in the first place. I can only really share my own experience, even if it is contrary to what others have experienced.

[@JJO113LVK]

I couldn’t find much info on the topic, you helped a lot. So thanks man! Appreciated!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, great to hear!

[@louisravry6395]

Great video man, real helpfull!

[@pbsnoosk13]

Thank you very much!!! Most helpful video about these lenses I have seen!!!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear. Thanks.

[@GabxCaroline]

this was such an incredibly helpful video! and i def want this camera now

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear. Thanks.

[@-grey]

Super useful video. I'm thinking the Sigma 16 and the Canon 22 might be all I need. ✌️

[@markwiemels]

Yes, that's a great combo.

[@messylaura]

a couple i have that you didn't mention that might be of intreast to M mounters, laowa 9mm 2.8 zero d : canon efm 18-150mm highly recommend that for beginners interested in photography vs the 15-45, i have much bigger ef sigma glass and vintage lenses but thats extending out into huge array of what available i use the M50 for quite a few different genre of photography, mainly wildlife a killer vintage lens is the taukumar 55mm 1.8, the ones you have mentioned that i don't have and will take a closer look at are the 6.5mm and the helios 44m, great vid and thanks for posting on canon m50 user group on facebook i have small hands so the M50 is a good fit for me and i think it handles the big ef 400-800mm lenses very well, i also love its small compact size on its native lenses, two cameras in one

[@markwiemels]

The Lowa 9mm is an amazing lens, the only copy I have had in my hands was a bad/non-sharp copy, which has put me off trying it again. I hope to own a sharp copy of that lens some day, the FOV is amazing. I almost brought an 18-150 the other day, it could be the best do it all lens for the mount, buy all reports its' an excellent lens. I have the Taukumar 135mm and really like it, will keep an eye out for the 55.

[@doerakdoerakolie]

Hi Mark, thanks for this. How would you rate the Helios' performance for black & white photography?

[@g0rdyb1ker]

Looking for a good sharp lens for video not sure if I want the bulk and cost of the sigma 16mm what are your thoughts in the Rokinon 12mm as an alternative

[@TS-xr4eu]

Great useful video! Did you shoot your main video (in your studio) using a Canon M50 or M6?

[@markwiemels]

That’s the M6 Mark II.

[@apislapis]

Thank you for sharing your collection of lenses Mark, that was superb and informative. I don't quite have the number of lenses available to my M50 as you but I'm getting there. Instead of the Canon 32mm F1.4, for cost I chose the Sigma 30mm f1.4 as it was about 60% the price of the Canon. I also bought the Sigma 56mm f1.4 for portraits. I also own an SL3/250D so with an adapter I can use the EF/EF-S lenses that I have for my SL3 like the 10-18mm f4.5-5.6, EF-S 24mm f2.8 & Sigma 17-55mm OS f2.8 at a push.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks! Yah, that sigma series of lenses is so good. The sigma 56 looks great for portraits.

[@anammajeed93]

Hey, are you happy with your 30mm 1.4, how is it with street photography and potrait?

[@norflymedia]

What kind of lens should i choose for filming fly tying videos? Thanks for a great review.

[@markwiemels]

I get these “what lens” questions a lot, and it can really depend on lots of other factors, but the EF-M 28mm macro is the one that jumps out at me for your purpose.

[@jasonparker4965]

what i miss in this video within 16 lenses! is the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35 mm f/0, 95 Mark II and i would put it above the 23mm viltrox 1.4 if 35mm is not too tight for you.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@christopherlogsdon1628]

Really enjoying your videos very informative many thanks Chris.UK

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@justspaztik]

I would recommend the EF-S 10-18mm adapted to M mount. It’s a great wide angle and it’s pretty sharp

[@markwiemels]

Yeah, good tip, I do see people saying great things about that lens.

[@LouisLuzuka]

Do u have a top 5 or holy trinity? A trinity for daylight and a trinity for low light situations?

[@markwiemels]

I have been working on a video with that sort of information. It so situation dependent, so the question is better answered in a video.

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@markwiemels thank you

[@Mo7ammed.Siddiq]

Hello, Mark I liked your videos, Can you recommend EF 50mm 1.8 with Adapter for products shoots, I own kit lens that came with M50 Mark II and TTArtisan 17mm 1.4, your advice on cheap option, thanks......

[@Aariahjames]

Hello, Mark! I just purchased an M50 Mark II which I'm very excited for. I'm just curious if my lenses will be able to move forward to more expensive canon cameras in the future ( like an RF mounted camera )?

[@markwiemels]

No, the EF-M lenses can not be used on the new RF cameras.

[@VOKASINEMA]

Great job! Nice video!