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Canon has announced the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM - an image-stabilized wideangle zoom for its EOS M mirrorless camera. It's Canon's first wide zoom with IS, promising three stops of stabilization for stills and 'Dynamic IS' for video. A linear stepper motor offers silent autofocus during movie shooting, and a retractable barrel design makes the lens about the same size as the 18-55mm kit zoom when collapsed. It should be in shops at the end of June, at an MSRP of £379.99 / €399.
Canon has also announced a version 2.0.0 firmware update for the EOS M, which the company says will offer full compatibility with the 11-22mm (to prevent the camera from shooting with the lens in the collapsed position), and bring a much-needed improvement in autofocus speed with all lenses. The firmware will be available to download from Canon's support website at a date that has yet to be confirmed.
The 11-22mm uses a 55mm filter thread, which isn't shared with any other current Canon lens. This means the company has introduced two new products to complement it - the E-55 front lens cap, and a 55mm 'Protect' filter.
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London, UK, 6 June 2013 – Canon today expands its range of EF-M lenses with the introduction of the new EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Designed for Canon’s Compact System Camera, the EOS M, this is Canon’s first ultra wide-angle EF lens to feature an Optical Image Stabilizer. Offering a versatile wide-angle zoom range, first-class optical performance, and a new retractable design, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect addition for EOS M users who wish to capture their passion for landscapes and architecture.
Designed to expand the range of creative possibilities and shooting subjects, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has an 11-22mm focal range which provides an incredibly wide field of view. This allows users to capture the environment around them whilst remaining close to the subject – ideal for adding drama and atmosphere to each shot.
Engineered using the latest optical technologies, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM enables users to capture images with incredible levels of detail and quality. Manufactured using Canon’s professional quality standards, the lens uses Super Spectra Coatings designed to minimise ghosting and flare, providing beautiful results with every shot. Images are crisp and clear thanks to Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer, which works to keep image blur to a minimum by correcting camera shake. A 3-stop shutter speed advantage ensures high quality stills, even when light levels start to fade. Shooting smooth Full HD movies is easy using the advanced Dynamic IS mode which combats more exaggerated forms of camera shake that occur when shooting video on the move. Canon’s near-silent STM technology also ensures focus noise is supressed during movie capture, so the audience can enjoy crystal clear sound to match the visual quality of the footage captured.
Incredibly compact and lightweight, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has been designed to fit easily into the smallest of spaces so it can be carried everywhere. A new retractable lens design – a first for the EF lens range – locked in place by a switch, allows users to retract the lens back into the barrel when not in use. This keeps the body slim and compact, reducing the lens length by 13mm. An integrated full time manual focus ring also provides the freedom to make precise adjustments to focus as needed. Designed to complement the EOS M’s chic styling, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM features a graphite silver, metal exterior, while the knurled focus and zoom rings are comfortable in the hand and provide easy operation.
Before using the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM with the EOS M it is recommended that users upgrade the camera to firmware version 2.0.0 or later.
| Principal specifications | |
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| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
| Focal length | 11–22 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (3 stops, Dynamic IS) |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F4.0 - F5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 - F32.0 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.15 m (5.91″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3 x |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 220 g (0.49 lb) |
| Diameter | 61 mm (2.40″) |
| Length | 58 mm (2.29″) |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount |
| Sealing | No |
| Colour | Graphite Silver |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Filter thread | 55 mm |
| Filter notes | Does not rotate on focusing |
| Hood supplied | No |
| Hood product code | EW-60E |
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| EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Optional EW-60E hood |
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| E-55 lens cap | 55mm protect filter |
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