The Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4: Is It the Best EF-M Lens of All Time?

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[@thumagabor]

So glad to see a youtuber keeping interest alive for EOS-M system. Unfortunately it's so underrated. Thank you Mark!

[@eivinstens6091]

I own this lens. It's a beast. It's amazing for car photography. Put a circular polarizer on it, and play with the reflections.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, it’s stunning, to get this image quality with a new RF full frame lens, you have to spend thousands.

[@eivinstens6091]

@@markwiemels I find it noticeably better than the nifty fifty on one of my FF cameras. And it does so well wide open.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, 100%

[@Sozitos]

With all the complications that come with an entry level camera such as noise in lower ISO levels I bought this lense on your advice. I can say that it totally upgraded the level of quality of my photos with my m50 mark ii. I use it for everything. Landscape, street photography, portraits and even macro (when you get the focus plain right). I take pictures of flowers and I can say it is really sharp and very worth it. Even if you have to crop the picture in post-prod you will still get amazing results. Its totally worth the price even tho some might get scared of paying almost the same price as the m50 mark ii with the kit lens. This lense is very versatile and I love it. Thank you for your amazing advices and videos.

[@markwiemels]

Agree. The Viltrox lenses are a good budget option to solve those issues. The EF-M 22mm isn't a bad either.

[@Oleg_K.]

​@@darthsidious8118Pro tip: you can cough really loudly to cover up the sound of the lense focusing.

[@hyttennis]

Simply the reason why many M users will not jump ship over to RF/RF-S. This is a truly outstanding lens

[@markwiemels]

I think we will see this lens ported to RF-S this year.

[@ohmartinbronson]

Agree with everything you said. This IS the perfect lens for anything in the standard range, though the feeling from 22mm focal length is super appropriate for casual, family outing kind of shots in my opinion. The images from the 32mm just feel a bit more formal than the 22mm. Lens hood is an absolute must... the one weakness of this lens is loss of contrast from flaring. Not the worst, but not the best. It does give some super dreamy video quality imo, but for some reason the 22mm focal length just feels right for video, and the canon 22mm is just fantastic for this.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, this has been my conclusion as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

There's also a SIGMA 30MM F/1.4 DC HSM ART LENS FOR CANON. Wondering how it compares vs the Canon 32mm f1.4 and the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN 🤔

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

I have one of these lenses for my m50 and it helps deliver stunning quality out of that lil camera.

[@markwiemels]

For sure!

[@4partmedia]

Definitely getting this lens. I've got the 22mm Canon f2, its great. Video wise, the 32mm would be perfect for music video shoots- close ups of artist, beautifully filmed. With a gimbal, a M50 + 32mm and the 22mm would be incredibly light and a joy to film with. I also got the Crane v2 gimbal. I'm going to film my own music video with the combo. Can't wait.

[@iamgalarneau3194]

Keep this lens on an M200 in my bag when traveling lite - with only a phone and an M200. It’s small enough to be at hand, has the DOF control to be so much better than a phone. When I’m on a shoot, I can take all the gear. But when I’m relaxing - it’s this lens on a small body.

[@wendysburgers4326]

The dreamy soft blur and bokeh of this is Perfect

[@JustinBee369]

Dude, I could listen to you talk all day. So relaxing. I gotta be careful man. Imma buy every lens because of you 🫣

[@markwiemels]

haha... That's funny, I feel like that about some KZbinrs I follow as well. I struggle to listen the sound of my own voice when I edit the videos.

[@JustinBee369]

@@markwiemels LoL 😂

[@HawkyLee]

Using the m6mk2 with 22mm f2 + 56mm f1.4 + adapted 70-200mm f2.8. pretty much all i use for every job that i get, weedings, concerts, portraits, sports, you name it. Will only upgrade to full frame rf. If you have m50mk2 or m6mk2, no reason to go for r10 and r7. Unless you need the video capabilities ofcorse

[@markwiemels]

Agree, Especially the M6 II, a very good camera.

[@InnerPeaceSounds]

Yes, it is. One of the best prime lenses i've ever used.

[@notaturkey2607]

Yeah the quality is excellent, and 12 megapixles is enough for quality photos, but this camera has 24. It's the most affordable Premium camera system you can find, with the awesome Canon color science for great looking skin tones. I have 32mm, 11-22mm, 22mm, Sigma 16mm, AND I also love the 15-45 kit lens. This camera system is just so compact and lightweight, you can take on the road with ease!

[@markwiemels]

Totally agree

[@--...--...--...]

You mean 32mp?

[@speecher1959]

I've owned this lens for about 3 years now, and love it. I wish we could post photos to illustrate that isn't just fan boy bias, but based on real performance. I sure wish that Canon would have chosen to fully support the M-line the way it deserved. I have an R kit as well, but I really appreciate that when I "Grab and Go" with the M kit, I'm not having to compromise as much as I would have otherwise.

[@markwiemels]

It is one of the best, in any system.

[@johnchastain4351]

I have a new M50 mark 2 and I have been looking at prime lenses. The 15-45 than came with it has worked well for outside. I love this little camera because I can take it every where. I was looking at the Canon 22 mm, but you have convinced me that the 32 mm is the one for me. Thanks.

[@johnchastain4351]

My m 32 f1.4 is on the way - with a filter and hood.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

I really like the 32mm f/1.4 on the M6 II however, I don't find myself using it much. I was watching a video of a different lens once and the photographer said "This is a great lens but not a focal length I shoot" and at the time I didn't understand what he meant. Now I do. When I'm doing street photography I need something in the 15--18mm range because I want buildings. In some cases I can get the 22mm to work if I'm in more wide open spaces. If I'm taking photos of people I like the 56mm f/1.4. If I'm needing a longer focal length I go with the 18-150. So what do I do with the 32mm? I don't know. It's the most expensive lens I own on EF-M, it's fantastically built, the results are awesome and yet I rarely ever use it. I guess "this is not a focal length I shoot". I need to take the 32mm out and force myself to take photos it's good at and then make a decision.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I would do just that, force yourself to use it. If it tuns out to just not be your focal length, then sell it and get something you will use.

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

Grant I had the same issue. I love this lens but I hardly used it The other day I was shooting at a local race track and this lens came to life when I was wondering between the garages shooting all the competitors cars. The images were so vivid and phenomenal. I've got quite a few EF-M and EF lenses but hardly use the 32mm but I will start using it more. I prefer primes personally and will start taking this out with me moving forward

[@coreymagz3145]

this lens is undeniably great. One of the best Canon has ever done. Wish there was an EF-M to RF adapter.

[@markwiemels]

I think they will rerelease this lens as an RF-S lens in the next year or so. It will probably be priced at 50% more.

[@coreymagz3145]

@@markwiemels dumb question but on my RP it'd just be a another Nifty 50 right?

[@Peter-bx7ip]

@@coreymagz3145would be RF-S in this case

[@mikebeon2539]

How about I was thinking about this lens earlier this week... and here you go with this gem.. synchronicity

[@markwiemels]

KZbin mind control. ;-)

[@mikebeon2539]

@@markwiemels lol! I ordered it! Looking forward to the magic

[@SandraGarcia-om4pr]

Great video! I have this lens and I love it. Thank you for explaining the focus range switch, I did not know in which situations I could use it. Your videos are always gold, very valuable content :)

[@markwiemels]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks.

[@AnalogMonoxide]

Played with this lens for a week, and it's just great. On my old DSLR my fav lens was also a 30mm f/1.4, this 32mm completely blows that lens out of the water in terms of image quality. And on the little M50? Real easy tucking in my bag, going out of the house, taking some photos in all kinds of natural lighting, and I can really play around and get creative with it. I'm also able to shoot fairly stable with it hand held with digital stabilization turned on, and since I get highlights, the focus ring for doing manual focus pulls is actually quite nice too. It's precise, very small movements required. With a little bit of practise I could place focus pretty much exactly where I wanted, and it has a pleasing look/transition speed. Awesome for photography and shooting b-roll. It's very audible on camera microphones though, but I only use those for sync anyway. I'd love to have weather sealing, but I don't want that enough to sacrifice the compact size/weight of this package.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, it's a lot of lens for the money, especially when you look at the price of gear today.

[@GrantMcWilliams]

It's a very noisy lens. I thought mine was broken and was getting ready to send it back when I decided to find other people with copies I could play with. Come to find out it's normal. I had to turn off servo because the zzz zzz zzz drove me crazy. It doesn't bother me as much as it originally did but my other Canon lenses are silent as are my Sigma lenses. Maybe they chose focusing speed over silence?

[@AnalogMonoxide]

@@GrantMcWilliams My guess is that the plastic body makes it light, and cheaper to produce, but will be very resonant, no matter how silent you make the actual motor. If they wanted to make it actually silent, they'd probably increase both price and weight/bulk to the point where they put themselves in a different segment, and/or start cannibalize their other products. I'm not particularly bothered by it, I just switch it to manual a lot. But it's something to be aware of, especially in regards to video.

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

​@GrantMcWilliams rather late, but is the Sigma 30mm 1.4 more silent? Thanks

[@JazzyJ5G]

This seems like a beautiful lens. It is next on my list to get for my M50 & new M6MII

[@ministeriobuenasnoticias3621]

wow

[@enushalu2548]

Excellent overview and comments on using this Lense !!

[@bastian.michel]

Im really sad they didnt produce a lens with that quality but wide focal lenth...

[@andimuhjafar]

Great video, I hope I can get this lens in the future. As a suggestion, I believe that making a video comparison between this lens with Viltrox 33 and Sigma 30mm will be the most anticipated video for many people.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I would love to make that video, if I could get my hands on all of those lenses at the same time.

[@andimuhjafar]

@@markwiemels thank you Mark

[@user-xk7pk7wq1x]

Sigma 56mm F1.4

[@ap8367]

Great video as always! Would you consider making a video comparing the Canon 22mm f2.0 to the Viltrox 23mm f1.4? Besides the obvious aperture difference, how does the quality compare between the 2 lenses? How much more of a pain is the size of the Viltrox vs. the tiny 22mm? Video vs photo? Thanks again!

[@ronaldmmiller]

It is a fantastic lens! I wouldn’t recommend buying any EF-M specific gear. I have and M6 MarkII and in the process of unloading gear to move into the RF series. Canon has killed this mount.

[@DavidFerreira1986]

dont think so...because RF mount already dies itself

[@josh6499]

Man keep using that M6 Mark II. You're golden with that, at least until there's more native glass for R7. There's no good lenses for RF APS-C yet. If you're going to switch mounts in APS-C the best choice without question is Fujifilm. But you've already got a fantastic APS-C system, if you're going to upgrade, save up until you can afford full frame. (And switch to Sony lol)

[@ronaldmmiller]

@@josh6499 I’m thinking the R6 Mark ii is on the wish list… have you ever used an EF 24-70 2.8 ii on the M6Mii? I have a chance to pick one up local very reasonable …

[@markwiemels]

I think when you look at price and size to performance, the EF-M cameras are still hard to beat. The new R10 and R7 just have tweaked sensors out of the M50 and M6 II and they are more than double the price. Someone buying an EF-M camera and lenses now, could happily use them for the next 10 years and capture some great images. Now if price and size did not matter, I would go RF or Sony Full frame.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Nice review recommendation. I recently bought this lense and agree with everything you’ve said. Thank you!

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@FraterABYA]

This lens actually compares to the much much more expensive RF 50mm F1.2 imo. I had it for a few years and regret selling it. It was perfect.

[@markwiemels]

agree.

[@steve.ev.photography]

Another insightful video. Thanks for your continuing support and advice on the Canon ef-m mount. I like how you find some of these details that are not so commonly known or advertised about a lens. Including this 32. I have the Sigma 30 but have always had an eye out for this Canon made lens that has had such great reviews in the past but where it is more pricy than the Sigma. I don’t think I will trade my Sigma in just yet but if I see a deal. Maybe. I am hoping to stick with my M6Mii for as long as possible. For the price, this camera still competes so well in the market IMO. Your other lens recommendations like for the Samyang 12mm f2 were spot on. I look forward to anymore videos on this topic of efm and relevant camera accessories! I don’t feel like I have been left behind when I watch your content. I have my eye on the Viltrox 23mm.

[@markwiemels]

I would go with the 23mm next for sure.

[@roydoorenspleet1548]

getting mine tomorrow.. so excited ^_^

[@markwiemels]

You won’t be disappointed.

[@kevinheg8814]

It's by far the best. Love it but right now I sold all my EF-M System and moved to Sony Full Frame

[@JustinBee369]

Just got an idea. Maybe you should do a video of the sigma 30 mm versus the current lens that you are talking about now?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, I should for sure.

[@Dr01nE]

agreed. got the sigma at about half the price of the Canon, wondering if the price difference is noticeable

[@JustinBee369]

@@markwiemels 👊

[@JustinBee369]

@@Dr01nE 🫡

[@VladimirKorsun]

I sold all my ef-m lenses: 22mm, 32mm, 11-22mm, 55-200mm. I bought rf system instead.

[@markwiemels]

What did you buy?

[@brianbradley0313]

I love this lens on my m50 mk ii! I hate to give it up but I’m soon switching to an R7

[@markwiemels]

I expect we will see this lens ported to the R7 in the next year or so.

[@maxjx4156]

you can still keep m50II and 32f14, but sell all your other efm lenses for the R7. I just love this 32f14 and make me keeping my M6ii

[@filmlifee4955]

I got the 22mm to have a more compact feel. Give it more of a grab n go type of style. I’m looking for a lens to shoot events to do photojournalism type of photography more on a professional level. Is the 32mm the best choice?

[@andychang4824]

I am struggling between the 22 and 32 on m6ii, which I mainly use for my little child’s portrait, any ideas?

[@markwiemels]

32 for sure.

[@Dreamworkstt]

Thank you for your vdo! should you have any alternative lens which similar to this? Thank you

[@vanessam9784]

I open the link you have here for the protective filter , was not 32mm , but 47 mm …..

[@markwiemels]

43mm is the filter size you want.

[@vanessam9784]

thanks@@markwiemels

[@chadbalkwill6025]

I just picked this lense up. And the manual focusing seems off to me. It feels laggy or delayed which causes me to focus past the subject and then over correct. Did you find this to be an issue on yours? I'm wondering if I have a faulty unit. I thought it might be a down side of the STM but my kit lense is also STM and the the manually focusing on that is perfectly fine.

[@panopsata3038]

I hope that Canon will make the RF-S version of this and the 22because Canon is going all RF with both APS-C and Full frame plus it would be nice if you can use this lens on the Canon R5 with crop mode on in which it oversamples from 5.1k and the R5mkii (which is rumored to be 61mp) will get a 6.2k oversampled 4k. Plus I am waiting for the rumored Canon R50 as my travel kit.

[@markwiemels]

I am almost sure they will.

[@bethfrazier6493]

A solid purchase!

[@GT-hk8dy]

Such an amazing lens. Clinically sharp throughout the image and beautiful bokeh. Reminds me of the Olympus 45mm prime lens being so sharp and small for what it is. On the M200 it's so unbalanced though! And sharpness isn't everything to me, so I sold it :(

[@mvpilot172]

How does the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 compare, it is about 60% of the price of the Canon?

[@markwiemels]

Hard one, I got the Canon before the Sigma was around. The Sigma is great, and the price is a bargain. It's nearly 1/2 the price, and it's not 1/2 of the lens, that for sure.

[@marknongkhlaw1674]

Is the Sigma you're talking about DC or DG? Thanks

[@hohuynhquocchuong4925]

The most expensive but worth it.

[@JMCIII1957]

I'd be very interested in hearing your opinion between the Canon 32mm 1.4 versus the Sigma 30mm 1.4 lenses. Do you feel the Canon is worth the extra cost?

[@markwiemels]

Super hard one… I think it is worth the extra, but the Sigma is still a great lens. I now have the sigma on Sony mount, and am happy with it. Don’t think you can go wrong either way.

[@jesserik2000]

How is this lens for videography? Looking for a upgrade for my gf's m50 ii. She does a lot of product showcasing and small trippd vlogs. Would love some advice, thank you!

[@priscillamendoza2576]

Hello, I found this video to be very helpful on this lens and for the price on Canon website it’s very reasonable and inexpensive. I’m pursuing family and newborn photography and seems like this might be a good lens to start?? Thank you!

[@markwiemels]

Yes, great lens for that use.

[@curtistalmage3111]

I bought this lens for astro photography .

[@maxjx4156]

please try the Laowa 9mmf2.8, this lens is super good for sstro photography. because based on NPF, 32f14 should less than 4.5s, while 9f28 can reach 22s

[@RONNIEJNZN]

Just grabbed this, boxed, on thEbay for 3 . Was gonna go for the 22 but I have the 11-22 . The ef 50mm 1.4 speed boosted ain't that good on 32 mp

[@markwiemels]

You’ll love it.

[@bobclarie]

Mark, do you have an opinion regarding the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | C for EF-M Mount? Thanks, your efforts are much appreciated . . . Bob

[@markwiemels]

It's a hard one. I have the Sigma 30mm on Sony mount, optically its not as good, but will you really notice in most real world situations? Probably not. So it's a very good, affordable, alternative.

[@bobclarie]

@@markwiemels Thanks Mark . . decided on the Canon EF-M 32mm f1.4 . . . just getting started with my M50. I have the kit 15 - 45 & the 28mm macro. Thanks again . . . Bob

[@kiemchu5846]

Where to buy that kind of lense brother?

[@markwiemels]

Amazon or B&H photo.

[@balisbest]

Soon it will be the new 32 mm RF S

[@markwiemels]

Yea, at least it won’t go to waste. I bet they will want $200 more for it.

[@balisbest]

@@markwiemels yes if not more how much is the efm version? I shoot with m50 but only use ef glass

[@markwiemels]

@@balisbest check the link in the description. It was $479, but I think it’s down under $400 now.

[@Tiredoldchannel]

@@markwiemels I unknowingly bought it right before the price dropped 😂

[@rexgould]

I bought the sigma 30mm, I compared them and the sigma was clearly better

[@markwiemels]

In what way did you find the Sigma better?

[@TheDesertsweeper]

Yes I'm curious, in what way is it better?

[@rexgould]

@@TheDesertsweeper it is sharper, better built, faster focus and more quiet when using autofocus.

[@TheDesertsweeper]

@@rexgould thank you. I have the Sigma and was looking around for the canon as an 'upgrade'... perhaps not :)

[@artembaidala5739]

I think there is no sense to invest in a dead mount

[@DavidFerreira1986]

I'm still buying xD. Ive got a 10-22 for 120€, got a sigma 30mm for 190€ and sigma 56mm for......136€ xD...sooo best investmet soo far

[@josh6499]

Fujifilm makes much more sense for APS-C IMO. If I had started with Fuji I would probably still be using APS-C. However I started with an M50. I had the kit lens, the 22mm f/2, the 28mm Macro and the 55-200mm. I ended up switching to Sony full frame because I felt the EF-M mount was holding me back from my full potential as a photographer. Now I regret selling it a little though, because I want a pocket camera and the M50 with the 22mm f/2 was a nice little portable setup.

[@markwiemels]

I think when you look at price and size to performance, the EF-M cameras are still hard to beat. The new R10 and R7 just have tweaked sensors out of the M50 and M6 II and they are more than double the price. Someone buying an EF-M camera and lenses now, could happily use them for the next 10 years and capture some great images. Now if price and size did not matter, I would go RF or Sony Full frame.