The Best Telephoto Lens for Canon EF-M Cameras? | EF-M 55-200mm IS STM

Is the EF-M 55-200 the best telephoto lens for EF-M cameras, like the Canon M50 and Canon M6 Mark II? I Think so.
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[@davescamera3672]

This is still the best M50 channel. Thanks Mark.

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@makizh]

Single-handedly keeping the EF-M alive ! Thanks Mark

[@markwiemels]

So kind of you.

[@CollinShook]

Really appreciate your commitment to all-things-eos-m, Mark! Sad that Canon abandoned us all for RF, as an owner of seven M-models in my studio, you're vids always help me from jumping off the cliff to another cam system

[@markwiemels]

So nice to hear. Thanks.

[@DL6UK]

@@markwiemels you're vids always.... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@bobapatt2204]

Once again a great review and love the fact you're still giving the EF-M system attention. Keep up the good work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, I plan to keep making them.

[@yeahchuan]

@@markwiemels hopefullly one day..that are EF-M len -adapt to RF BODY. . to make those EF-M lense ALIVE....

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

Easily my favourite EF-M lens. Its razor sharp and so versatile. Love this video ! A must own for any EF-M owner

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@arielargo]

I recently bought a used M50 mark 1 and thanks to this channel I just bought the 28mm Macro lens and now thinking of adding this telephoto lens! Thanks for making great content for the M50!

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@decade95]

This why I agreed that Canon M series is hidden gem, thank you Mark👋🏻

[@johnchastain4351]

I purchased this lens based on your advice last August. I have used it extensively and it is great. It takes some getting use to it, but now I love it.

[@DanaPushie]

Thanks for the 55-200mm review Mark. I quite agree with you; this is a very good lens. I picked mine up a few months ago and have checked it out quite thoroughly taking landscape to portrait photos, and testing it's sharpeness. Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@acarrasco]

I do not have the ef-m-55-200 but I do have the efs 55-250 and with the adapter is bigger but not huge and it is very light. And the IQ is very good for the price, especially if you find a good used one. And it is image stabilized. Later I bough the EF 70-200, a better lens indeed but I still appreciate the EFS. Other gear reviewers in YT present the product and never give their opinion, a practice that I think it is not good particularly in some cases when you would value their opinions. But being too quick in presenting an opinion is also a mistake. Anyways, good content. Best of luck with your channel.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

Have you held the 55-200 or the 18-150 in your hand? They're nearly identical in size and weight so it doesn't matter which one. Anyway, they're 50 mm shorter (almost 2 inches), 10 mm smaller around and weigh almost exactly 1/2 what the 55-200 weighs. The 55-200 is a small, light lens for DSLRs but still pretty large for EF-M. I want more reach so I started maintaining a spreadsheet of various adapted lenses. The result of which makes me wish Canon had made more EF-M lenses. A compact lens on EF is still giant.

[@HaraldLabout]

Thanks for the informative video. After watching it a couple of weeks ago I bought a used but as new 55-200mm lens for my M6 Mk2. Hope it will be a good combo. Now waiting for some better wetter to get out and use it.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

My 55-200 kind of surprised me. I was fairly against the lens for a long time based on what I'd heard and I already had the 18-150 which is a lot more useful to me. I needed a bit more reach for the birds outside my studio window and since the 55-200 is a tiny bit faster from 55-100 than the 18-150 is and the price was half what I paid for the 18-150 I went for it. For birds I can't really tell the difference but when I started taking photos of the moon I could get a level of sharpness from the 55-200 that I wasn't able to get with the 18-150. At first I thought it was the reach but even after setting both lenses to the same focal length the 55-200 was better. If I had to choose *one* lens I'd still take the 18-150 because it's versatile but the 55-200 has gained my respect. At one point before the pandemic there was a rumor that they were going to make a 100-300 f/5.6-8. I would have bought that lens too as I would still like to have more reach without adapting. Adapted lenses even if they're "small" are huge on EF-M.

[@debbiedmv5813]

Canon…listen to us EOS m users…needing a 100-300 zoom lens!

[@danielkovacs1172]

@@debbiedmv5813 i hope it will not be that slow tho (f5.6-8)

[@Jerrywave_]

I don’t know how this video passed by me while I was trying to decide on the 55-250 efs or this efm lens these past couple days! You answered a bunch of questions and concerns I had, I kind of felt that it was a bit expensive compared to the efs plus the adapter combo. I think I was maybe concerned that I should try to buy more ef s lenses in case I jump to that mount system at some point. But realistically I’ll probably stay with my canon m50 for so long that I don’t think it should matter that much. Thanks for the great vid!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@eivinstens6091]

There's no doubt the EF-M 55-200 IS STM is a good lens. I even managed to shoot some sports with it. I used it during a game with my local football (soccer) team and I got good results. Atleast until I got caught doing it. 😂Not sure about wildlife, because the AF-point on the M50 in servo mode is quite large. It's hard to pick out the eye of the bird/animal. I found using c-raw was better when shooting bursts. Shorter EVF-blackouts (or is it just my imagination?) and better buffer performance. The lens is good though.

[@JustinBee369]

Do you have IG? I would love to see some of the photos and the quality behind them..? Thanks 👍

[@eivinstens6091]

@@JustinBee369 By IG you mean Instagram? Yes, I do have that. I can upload a few of them if you like. NP

[@markwiemels]

Not sure about the back outs, have not looked for this, interesting observation though. Thanks for sharing.

[@eivinstens6091]

I haven't actually measured it, but it felt snappier when switching to craw.

[@scotty2553]

Just snagged this refurbished from Canon for $279. Can't wait to try it out!

[@samijune5824]

Just ordered this lens because I have to shoot a swim meet next week lol, wish me luck. A faster lense simply isn't in my budget atm. The kit lens performed better than I expected to last time I was at the pool. I was nervous because I know my m50 in general to struggle with any low light situation so I'm hopeful I can get a decent enough result with the telephoto.

[@JangoAC]

It is the better alternative to the EF-S 55-250mm for sure.

[@gianni2272]

I first bought this lens, but I ended up returning it and changed to the Ef 70-300. I felt like the sharpness at 200 mm wasn’t the best. I guess it’s a nice lens for some casual photography but one has to temper the expectations.

[@mahirburaktekin8452]

greetings. is ef 70 300 still good in 2024? im considering to buy a lens for my m50 mark 1 and there isnt that much option. my options are 55-200 and 75-300 for now. what would you recommend?

[@gianni2272]

@@mahirburaktekin8452 i would not recommend the 75-300, it is regarded as one of the worst canon lenses (ofc u could make any lens work but it would not be on my list tho). For the other two, in my experience the 70-300 is better but bigger. But also important: if u later upgrade to the R line u can still adapt that lens to it and not the efm one. Sth to consider …

[@protarget1]

Old Vid, but have you checked out the EF-S 55-250 f4-5.6 IS STM. The image is razor sharp. I bought a second hand, nearly new off UK bay, £89 posted. 😊

[@doroweber1962]

Another great video! Thanks Mark. The link for the filter doesn't seem to work.. please can you update? 🙏 thanks!

[@Charlie-eo4zj]

What is the biggest lens you can put on an Canon m6 mark 2? For sports photography and video

[@fitnabi_8048]

Up

[@Oleg_K.]

Great work. Keep it up.

[@glennreynolds962]

What lens would you recommend for 300mm on a M50ii. Canon 75-300 or 70-300. Tryin to stay away from L glass (budget)

[@kyotocsgo]

Here we go for another great review 👌

[@markwiemels]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@perlovgren55]

Hmmmm, Intersting conclusion. Judging by optical mtf tests compairing these 2 lenses, the differences are quite small, except at maximum zoom-level where the 250mm is clearly sharper while 200mm makes a nose-dive in the mtf-curves. So unless the lense- converter degrades the image-quality the 250mm lense is the clear winner in sharpness at maximum zoom. In other words the 250mm lense is significantly sharper at 250mm than the 200m is at 200mm. So If You need it primarily for its performance at maximim zoom the 250mm seems like the best choice if You dont mind the added bulkiness of its bigger size and "clunky" converter. How ever I have not had the privilidge to compare these 2 lenses side by side in practical tests. Does any one have some pictures shot side by side ? Thanks for the review. CHEERS ! Per

[@majaisakszon1475]

Got mine for 2000 swedish crowns from a photo-store. Now it gets very expensive as the m series has been discontinued. So I have great lenses for eos m. 14-45 mm 22 mm 28 mm macro. 55-200 mm. I do not need more thwn these 4 lendes. Ef lenses on the m system is just hunting and hunting. Just not working at all. Got the 18-150mm for my mums camera she wanted an alround lens gor her camera.

[@KayJay01]

The "great filter" link just links to an amazon search for "k" which is.. less than useful.

[@SuperKvlogs]

Could I just add a viltrox speed booster to this to get those lower apertures??

[@Navyman2004]

I have a EF 75-300mm with a Viltrox speed booster I use with my M50MKII. Should I invest in the EFM 55-200mm?

[@lama6131]

the best zoom on the ef-m 55-200 or the 10x zoom on the samsung 23 ultra? Also where is the quality better?

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Great review, thx for sharing your expertise

[@federicacarrozzo2759]

Hi Mark, thank you for this useful video! The link for the filter doesn't seem to work.. could you update it? 🙏 thanks!

[@Music2bless]

more with the m50 camera video thank you so much for the info.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@DenmasUlin]

It's EFM have lens 18-135 or 18-150 or 18-200mm(?)

[@LOKgr]

Hello from Greece... I wanted this lens as soon i bought my M50 last year.. This week I bought one together with a hood... It's definitely a must for this system... And i generally love my m50. Whats the point of having a huge expensive camera and never carry it with you in comparison to the light and nimble m50 that you can carry it in your backpack every time.

[@washedup_adventurer]

I've heard this lens is a bit dark. Does anyone have experience with a polarized filter on it? Would that just be too dark to be beneficial?

[@markwiemels]

The filter won't knock back much light, should be fine.

[@sanneknops7114]

Hi! I want to buy the lens for football- sport fotography. Is it still good when you want to use it at night (in a professional football stadium with good bright lights)?

[@txbluzmn]

Hey Mark! I know you like the K&F Concept filters, but have you tried the Neewer? they're even cheaper and I've had luck with their variable ND filters. just wondering your thoughts/experience...?

[@markwiemels]

I’m a big fan of the Neewer products, but have not tested their filters. Once I found the K&F UV filters I really stopped searching, I have been so impressed with them.

[@RudeasHECK]

hi, you mentioned low level light in your review and talked about indoor sports, but can i ask how this lens does outside at nighttime? i am looking for a new lens for a tokyo trip. thanks!

[@JerickaLewis]

I’m just a few weeks into photography (lol) I bought a Tamron 70-300 and it’s great but I need something a little lighter for my sons football games…..would this Efm lens be better?

[@geost77]

Link for "Great Filter (but cheap!) " does not work, show no filters. Can you send proper link or brand and model of filter or something ?

[@neilpassingham7309]

I had the 18-55 and 55-200 but swapped them for the Tamron EF-M mount 18-200, found that to be a great lens.

[@markwiemels]

Oh, I love that lens! I had it for a while, the autofocus isn’t great for video, but fine for photo. It produced beautifully sharp images, particularly for a super zoom.

[@spangoz1000]

When i started photography I rushed out and bought the M50mk2 and this lens, didn't really know what I was doing then. I mainly shoot Sony ff now, might have to dig the M50 out and shoot this lens again.

[@laszlofoldvari5719]

Hi, coud you help me what kind of lens can I buy for my M50 mark II making pictures about wildanimals and landscape?

[@dylannadeau9001]

Would this work in low light conditions very well? I am trying to get some cool shots a little after sunset but with the kit lens I get very noisy photos.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

This has been my go to lens for photography at my sons soccer games. I’ve been able to get a lot of great photos and many with the blurry background. This past summer I used it on vacation and got some great wildlife photos. I do want to find a lens with much further reach like the sigma 60-600 sport or 150-600 contemporary. Just not sure how they would be with the M50 or M6

[@markwiemels]

They will be huge, but will work. You will need to hold the lens, not the camera body.

[@profenx2409]

Hey bro i like what you making and i wanna review for the wides lens for m s system which laowa 9mm f2.8 zero distortion I watch too many videos about it and I trast your opinion excellent

[@osvera]

Big like to this video, especially that you added nice sample images as well! I'm hesitating between this lens and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM. I know it is a bigger investment (and heavier to carry) but I really would like to have nice background separation (bokeh) and maybe get that extra focal range. Do you think there is a significant difference between these lenses? (I have M50 camera and an adapter for another EF-S lens) Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

The 70-300 is a great lens, but I just find those big lenses not as nice to use on this camera.

[@vincentnusunginya8761]

Dang. I was just looking for an affordable zoom in this range and opted for the EF-S 55-250mm IS STM over this, based on a 6-year-old comparison video and the wider aperture. The other video claimed the opposite, that the EF-S is sharper than the EF-M 55-200mm. I guess I was also swayed because there's so much praise for the EF-S lens and not so much for the EF-M. I wish I could see direct comparison images, because now my head is full of doubts.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I have seen people have both experiences. It may be lens variation, or the way they are testing, Dustin Abbott also found the EF-M lens to be better.

[@MarcusTim0thy]

Is this a good lens for vlogging?

[@justin4774]

would it be okay indoors at like a concert where the subject has a spotlight on them?

[@sdeutscher]

I didn't even watch the video but totally agree with the title

[@Jon-mz2wp]

Excellent lens ! I own this compact lens (from my Canon M10) i use it with my Mark ii M50!! ! Very light) 👍 i think thats the lens i have ?!

[@ArminSteiner]

Great reviews. After a lot of time that has passed I want to go back to non Smartphone photography again 😀. So after watching almost all your M50 and M6 videos I was very close to getting the M6. Now the R10 comes along and I am not sure wich one to get…. What are your thoughts on that?

[@markwiemels]

That's hard. Buying into the RF (R10) is going to be a more expensive, but also more future proof, as that is the future for Canon. I would probably go with the R10. I will be covering the R10 and R7 a lot more on this channel in the future.

[@ArminSteiner]

@@markwiemels got a pretty good deal on a m6 MII including a 11-22mm and 32mm lens so I got that one for my coming back 😀 The R is on my future list.

[@bthurmond]

Thank you, Mark. Great review with practical examples illustrating your points. Get someone to help you with "sort of." I lost count after you said that 100,000 times.🤣

[@user-lb7bs1xh6i]

thank you video is very useful

[@matapics]

Hello Mark! Which efs 55-250 did you try? There are several versions and the one which is awesome is the IS STM one, not the IS I nor the IS II. Maybe you tried one of these 2, because the image quality of the IS STM is fantastic and its stabilization too. But it is true that it is much bigger than the EF-M 55-200. In fact, I have thought of changing my ef-s version to the ef-m one due to its size, but people say that the ef-s is sharper, you have more reach (not crazy but there it is) and it is cheaper (if you already own the adapter, if not, it is similar). So the only drawback is its size in comparison with the ef-m. Thanks for the great video! Have a nice day 😁

[@carterpants]

I've had a similar experience. The EF-S 55-250 (IS STM specifically) is surprisingly sharp. Going for the lunar eclipse tonight with it. I wanted to get the EF-M 55-200 about a year ago but could never find it in stock, like anywhere, so went with the EF-S. Agreed, it is one bulky beast though.

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

Size is a big factor though. The whole point of the EF-M line and the M50 is being compact. Whenever a comparable EF-M lens is available I'd always go EF-M

[@matapics]

@@carterpants agree! You are lucky, here in Spain the lunar eclipse won't be visible 😢 hope you get some good photos :)

[@matapics]

@@thetoyota86perspective54 yeah it is true that it is an important point. In fact, I am going to change my 10-22 usm for a 11-22 ef-m just because of the size. But I am pretty happy with the 55-250, so I think I will stick to it, although it is really tempting to have such a small telephoto lens...

[@yeahchuan]

compare to EOS M 55-200m , But when OLD 55-250mm stm with the existing Extender 1.4x, you can benefit from the 1.4x extender. .and will bring you more further to 350mm with good stabilization.

[@kellcoleStyleEnt]

This dope how did you do the 360 spin shot

[@pmatrisotto]

I adapt my 70-200L IS to my M50. it's a beast and rocks some photos

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

Yes they're a beast but also a beast to handle at 4 times or more the weight. Awkward to handle on an M50 unless on a tripod. The 55-200 you can hold by the grip and can be a walk-around lens. 55-200 wins for me

[@markwiemels]

Yah, that's a great lens.

[@kallenbach58]

I just bought a 55-200mm and had high hopes. Sadly the image quality is really bad and the Autofocus misses as soon as the objects move. At more than 100mm the Autofocus even misses non moving objects. I am really disappointed.

[@markwiemels]

Did you buy it used? Mine was really good, as per the samples in the video.

[@steveguzman2083]

What size filter do I get with this lense?

[@sachinjohari5999]

Hello i have to buy two zoom lenses for my canon m 50 mark ii . I have viltrox speed booster. Can you all help me find an adorable (value for money) and another zoom lens which have sharpest quality. Accepted range is from 18mm-300 mm I have few options check it if they are good :) 1. Sigma 18-35mm 1.4 DC 2. Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III 3. Canon EFM 55-200mm 4. Canon EFM 18-150mm Thank you

[@sampathvinay7982]

Can I attached this to canon m50 mark 2

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

EF-s vs EF-m go EF-m Yes! Unless you already own the EF-s

[@ddesai1080]

If you compare against the old ef-s 55-250 non STM verson then it should be true. But STM version of EF-S 55-250 is altoghether different kind of lens. Super Sharp wide open from 55 to 250.

[@markwiemels]

I was using the new stm one. As I said, I had two copies and both were worse than the ef-m lenses, but I have seen others that have had great experiences, so there may be quality control issues with some lenses.

[@ddesai1080]

@@markwiemels If you don't have EF to EF-M adapter then choice is Simple, simply go for EF-M 55-200STM else choice is not that easy. Extra 50mm, extra 1/3 stop of light and equal amount of sharpness, bokeh shall make decision difficult.

[@ddesai1080]

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[@hansdegebruiker1968]

The lens mount doesn’t affect the quality and it won’t break of, but you would like it to have it in metal. Why?

[@markwiemels]

Mostly because it can wear down over time. It probably doesn't really matter in typical use.

[@hansdegebruiker1968]

@@markwiemels I just bought the lens and want to use with together a prime (depending on the scene). So switch from time to time.

[@markwiemels]

@@hansdegebruiker1968 it will be fine.

[@rehnoorsaini762]

I am considering the 18-150 and the 55-200. Is the extra reach from the 55-200 very noticeable? Or is it just slightly more reach when compared to the 18-150?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, it’s pretty noticeable. Maybe do some searching, there may be a real world example photo or video out there so you can make your own judgment.

[@dcosta912]

Other than size, how would you compare the ef 70-300mm is ii usm to this for m6 mkii?

[@markwiemels]

I have not used the 70-300, sorry.

[@sallyariana1252]

What lens size for the lens?

[@chapawapa9736]

Thanks!

[@NitinSingh-sr6fg]

Awesome video mate. whats the difference is between the sivler and black one?>

[@markwiemels]

Just the color, nothing more.

[@hottfats]

@@markwiemels thanks mate

[@Simon_smcr]

I mainly photograph motorcycles, would you recommend the 18-150mm or the 55-200mm?

[@markwiemels]

18-150 is going to be way more versatile, if you’re going to be up close to them at times.

[@Simon_smcr]

@@markwiemelsThanks

[@shin23]

Sorry if i miss something is efs better than efm? Or it depends o personal preference? Bec i just order efm , i bit worried i choose wrong one

[@markwiemels]

EF-M is better.

[@zaklopez9277]

Is this lens compatible with the m50 mark ii as well ?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, same mount.

[@GetSmartTube]

I have a canon M50 and I am considering this lens vs a canon fd 80-200 f4 L. Will the later image quality be better enough to compensate for no stabilization and no autofocus? Thanks in advance

[@markwiemels]

I would be surpised if the IQ was better on the FD lens.

[@GetSmartTube]

Thks Mark😊. What about the ef-s 55-250? From what I have searched their IQ seem pretty similar but maybe the ef-s has better quality control than the ef-m lenses.

[@MrTantilov]

Hi can this lense fit the EOS M50 Mark ii? Excuse my ignorance but just doing research for my wife camera so she can take photos of our sun while playing soccer 😊

[@markwiemels]

Yes.

[@R2row_Official]

i can see you definitely know your stuff, but for better retention and viewer experience have more b-roll so people having better visual understanding of what your saying.

[@markwiemels]

Noted! Thank you.

[@KLR.Camper]

I love my 55-200¡

[@GowThamPlaysYT]

Can i use in canon EOS R100

[@markwiemels]

No, it's EF-M mount.

[@ashvinjomon9989]

Does it give good low light performance compared to prime lenses ?

[@berk6123]

No

[@josethevegan8923]

Awesome, thank you Mark! ;-)

[@markwiemels]

Thank you so much!

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

Couldn't agree more, I loved this lens with my M50, however......... the EF-M system is a dying system that Canon is no longer going to be putting any research into in the near future. It is one of the reasons, when almost ALL of my lenses were stolen coming back from Spain in Sept flying thru Dallas, I traded my M50 body for the new R7. I seriously considered moving up to the M50Mk2 but with the realization that Canon was abandoning the entire m-mount system I had to ask why spend $900 on a M50Mk2 kit plus all my lenses when for over just $1800 I could get the R7 with the 18-150mm kit lens, $249 the EF-S 18-55mm and for $150 the RF 50mm. Heck, the R10 is $500 cheaper than the R7 and a better camera than the M50Mk2, wouldn't you agree?

[@GrantMcWilliams]

I will run my EF-M until it no longer makes sense. It's sad we won't get any more lenses and since Canon has abandoned the mount the third parties probably aren't going to jump in either. After my m6 II dies then I'll start looking around at what is available. Realistically I'm using my G5X II for travel photography more and not dragging the M6 around that much.

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

@Grant McWilliams I don't disagree with you. I loved my M50 but without the lenses it made no sense for me to continue with the platform. If it wasn't for the video creation aspect of the R7, I would have bought the R10

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@TheBlueCollarConservative Of course. I wouldn't be against an RF mount camera for studio work, I don't think it's possible to make an M6 II type of camera with RF but they may be able to get close with step down type RF-S lenses and a body just a few millimeters taller. I was super excited to get into EF-M because of it's portability but the reality is once you have a camera in your hands that won't fit in your pocket then weight is probably more important than size. Although having said that I have a sling bag that has my camera, the 32mm f/1.4, 22mm f/2, 56mm f/1.4, 18-150 and the EVF along with extra cards, batteries etc.. I used to put it in the corner of my carryon bag. Still, add 5 mm in each direction and it wouldn't be any different. Maybe they'll pull off a small RF.

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

In Australia the R7 (with kit lens) is 2.5 times the cost of the M50 mk II + kit lens. Just because the M50 isn't being supported doesn't mean existing bodies and lenses stop working I get it in your case because you essentially had to start over after losing your gear but here at least, there is a huge difference in cost between the M50 MK II and R7. The M50 filled a great void and was the most affordable, powerful mirrorless in its class. It's $900AUD here and the R7 is about $2300AUD

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@thetoyota86perspective54 I think the R7 and R10 have shown what a great deal the M6 II was as well. It's price with EVF is similar to the R10 but it's specs are closer to the R7. Both have some updated advantages but for the most part that's how the chips fall. And the M6 II is a 3 year old camera.

[@snxpez.visuals]

thanks so much

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@doroweber1962]

The link to the good but cheap filter in the description still doesn't work for me .. 🙃 what's it called Mark? Thanks 🙏

[@markwiemels]

Are you outside the USA? Having issue with links for with viewers outside the USA. If so, what country are you in?

[@doroweber1962]

@Mark Wiemels I'm in Scotland, UK. I've been watching a lot of your videos and checking out the links, this is the first time I'm encountering this.

[@miguelmonforte]

I think M system isn’t dead… now canon is promoting R… but lenses and cameras are big, just like small dslrs… so in the future I see R and M system, and M as winner in portability… and if you want and extra quality, put a EF L lenses on it..

[@alienvapez1183]

Hi Mark, Im looking to buy a -200m lens next, could you do a comparison please with the ef-m 55-200 & ef 70-200 , Thanks :)

[@joyclicksphoto91]

Definately 70-200 it's a pro lens while 55-200 is for beginners

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

@@joyclicksphoto91 there's a video on YT where a photographer compared both and there actually wasn't much in it Unless you are pixel peeping or photographing in low light. In daylight they are hard to tell apart to the naked eye, especially are regular size prints or on a smartphone

[@markwiemels]

70-200 is a pro level lens, bigger and more expensive, but should have better IQ.

[@kentcm20]

What do you think about accsoon m1 with m50 ?

[@markwiemels]

Never used it, so I can't really say, sorry.

[@KMar-KARAMANLI-]

Is it good for macro

[@markwiemels]

YES! I should have mentioned that! Thanks!

[@alksmdlaks]

The EF-S 55-250 with an EF/EF-S adapter is my favorite lens to use on my M50 and it's less than half the cost of this lens. You can get em used for $100 whereas a refurbished or used version of this EF-M lens is at least $225, plus you get that extra boost to 250mm vs 200mm. I just can't really see paying so much more for this lens just for a little less weight and not having to use an adapter. But if you already have an adapter (and you should because M-mount lenses are always more expensive than the huge collection of comparable EF lenses) then it's a no-brainer.

[@danielkovacs1172]

Native lenses are much sharper tho, like the sigma trio, or the efm 32mm is as sharp as a L lens

[@user-nz9tx7uo3x]

Ok❤👍🙏

[@msbrownbeast]

Is the lens barrel made from metal or plastic?

[@sarimkhan.8]

It's Plastic

[@VennFilmmaker]

Has anyone tried taking photos of the moon with this lens? What was your experience?

[@markwiemels]

It works, you need to crop the final image.

[@jayog4576]

The 55 - 200 > 18 - 150 and the 55 - 250.

[@irmawanirmaone8396]

The best because no other tele lens option

[@markwiemels]

Adapted lenses are the other options, which I cover in the video.

[@irmawanirmaone8396]

@@markwiemels i mean original ef-m mounting lens, even there is no third party lens company produce tele lens for ef-m

[@markwiemels]

Yep, only native mount for sure.

[@pmatrisotto]

it's probably expensive to people buying the cheap 50 f/1.8

[@GrantMcWilliams]

Maybe so, I paid $230 for mine. That's more than I paid for my 50mm but still not expensive.

[@pmatrisotto]

@@GrantMcWilliams Compared to L lenses i use on my 5dmkIV, it's a drop in the bucket :D

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@pmatrisotto Of course, coming from a DSLR EF-S lenses are small. Comparing to the EF-M they're huge.

[@zight99user]

The best? Really? Don't you mean the only?

[@markwiemels]

True, natively, but there are adapted options.

[@Danny-BigD]

Sorry lol I like the "twice as long". Nope

[@maxjx4156]

EFM system is dead and Canon is focusing on EOS R system

[@JustinBee369]

Yeah LOL. Figured this out after I bought the EOS M200. 🥱🥱🥱😂😂😂😂

[@markwiemels]

Still lots of life left in these Cameras. Cameras are not like computers, they can have a 10+ year life. Even if canon does not make any more lenses for them.

[@TheMotleyPatriot]

Camera trolling isn’t a badge of honor.

[@high-five-creative]

They aren't obsolete at all. They are great for those on a budget. I was able to pick up a few lenses on mark down that were new.