EF-M Lenses: Not as durable as I thought...

THE EOS MASTER wrote:

Hi All,

So a few months ago I purchased an EOS M100. Not because it was small and light, but more because of the new DIGIC 7 features, ISO 25600 etc. and it seemed like a 'fun' camera. I just wanted to try EF-M mirrorless for once. The camera was enough for me in terms of performance, and I received it direct from Canon (so definitely genuine) with the 15-45mm and 55-200mm lenses.

I knew from experience with my friend's 18-55mm kit lens, that it can definitely survive a few drops and general wear and tear. The quality of both my EF-M lenses appeared better and the price said so too.

But... somehow I dropped my 15-45mm. It wasn't a severe drop, but for some reason the optics misaligned and the camera thinks it's stuck at 45mm. Moreover, my 55-200mm won't extend when zoomed. I don't know what is going on. Also I can't find any EF-M repair centres, just EF and EF-S.

Can anyone tell me if you've had problems with the durability of these lenses???

From my experience in a manufacturer's service department I have seen a lens that had fallen from 18 inches onto a thick carpet and which had to be written off. On the other hand I have also seen a lens that fell from the 4th floor of a multi storey car park which survived with minor scuffing and a bent filter ring.

The moral, if there is one, is that it's simply the luck of the draw and less to do with durability. If you don't want your lenses to be damaged it's probably best not to drop them.