My 16 Best EF-M Lenses for the Canon M50 and Canon M6 Mark II
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- The 16 Best Lenses for the Canon M50, Canon M50 Mark II, and Canon M6 Mark II (EF-M Mount)
Meike 6.5mm f2 Fisheye (make sure it’s the Canon EF-M version, not Sony or MFT) - ebay.us/LHMCFs (Amazon has been sold out, this is all that's left)
7Artisans 7.5mm f2.8 Fisheye - geni.us/llvNHZ
Canon EF-M 11-22mm - geni.us/FAaOYA
Rokinin 12mm f2 - geni.us/BwruY5o
Canon EF-M 15-45mm - geni.us/4f4IDT
Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/gX6wH5
Canon EF-M 18-55mm - ebay.us/qXOinC
Canon EF-M 22mm f2 - geni.us/ARAI
Viltrox 23mm f1.4 - geni.us/hqeA
Canon EF-M 28mm f3.5 Macro - geni.us/aqckpj
Canon EF-M 32mm f1.4 - geni.us/S05Cph
Canon EF 40mm f2.8 (requires adapter below) - geni.us/5frn3
Good, but cheap, adapter - geni.us/WBUbY
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 (requires adapter below) - geni.us/psjr
Good, but cheap, adapter - geni.us/WBUbY
Helios 44M - ebay.us/H4PniN
Adapter for Helios 44M - geni.us/N3Tw
Canon EF-M 55-200mm - geni.us/HYN2lhL
Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 (requires adapter below) - geni.us/sKvSYgw or geni.us/vjKulV
Good, but cheap, adapter - geni.us/WBUbY
Canon M50 Mark II Best Prices - geni.us/TyF8G
The Camera Skateboard Dolly Thing!!! - geni.us/P1WCjF - Věda a technologie
For anyone wondering, this is the exact video you're looking for when shopping for any lens. Thank you so much!
Wow, thanks!
@@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
@@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.
@@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
@@caelandelgiudice2661 That's a great light weight setup too.
Best EF-M lens comparison video I've seen so far, thank you for this!
This was a super helpful video! Thank you for sharing your lenses with us.
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!
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 !!
Wow, thank you!
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 .
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your kind words!
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!
So good to hear! Thank you for the kind words.
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.
Great to hear!
This was a masterclass, thank you for taking time to make this and provide the video/image examples. I appreciate it greatly!
You are very welcome!
I agree. Good job @Mark Wiemels. 👍🏽
This is literally the most helpful review of lenses that I’ve ever come across!! Thank you so much 🙌🏼
Thank you so much!
old video, watching it several times now, but never outdated. Very handy when I need information of lenses for my efm camera.
Thanks.
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.
Great to hear!
Thank you Mark for the brief and extremely useful comparison of so wide lens line up. Much appreciated.
You are most welcome.
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.
Yes, I love that lens, very underrated.
I agree, just purchased 55-200mm, love the results. Basically use 2 lenses 16 and 55-200, and GoPro Hero 10.
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. 😅
This is definitely the video I needed to watch, really glad I found this channel.Kudos to you , man , thank you.
You are most welcome.
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.
It's a super camera, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Just bought the Rokinon 12mm so I’m very excited!! The images look very sharp!!
I couldn’t find much info on the topic, you helped a lot. So thanks man! Appreciated!
Thanks, great to hear!
I've been desperately hunting for a new lenses for a while now!! thank you so much this was soooo helpful!!!
So nice to hear.
On Google looking for these exact answers for days and it just pops up after I subscribed in less than 24 hours. Absolutely awesome 👌.
Great to hear!
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!
Great to hear!
Love seeing all these shots around Melbourne!
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!
Thank you, so kind of you to say so.
Great breakdown, this video was very helpful
By far the best EF-M camera lens review video ever made! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words!
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.
Thanks for the tip on that lens, I will check it out.
Where did find your Helios? TY
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?
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!
Great to hear!
This video is golden thank you for the time and effort you’ve done for this!👏👏
Thank you for your kind words!
What a great overview. Thank you. Looks like my trio would be the Canon macro, Canon 55-200, and the Sigma 18-35.
That would be a very good setup.
Love all the shots of Melbourne, thanks for the EF-M content.
You are very welcome.
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.
Thanks. Yes, the Helios is a bargain, scratches that itch for a new lens at a very small cost. The images are pretty special.
This info is clutch! Thank you
this was such an incredibly helpful video! and i def want this camera now
Great to hear. Thanks.
Thank you very much!!! Most helpful video about these lenses I have seen!!!
Great to hear. Thanks.
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.
Hi Mark, thanks for a great educational video. I own a canon M50 mark II and this was a great help.
Thanks once again.
Great to hear!
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.
Yah that’s a great lens setup, the 18-150 is a good choice.
I am in team 18-150!
@@markwiemels Hi Mark, how to choose between 18-150 and 55-200? Which one is better?
Super helpful video. Thanks for this!
Great to hear! Thanks!
over 2yrs and still a useful vid for lens shopping for a M6 mark2💪👍🏿
because no new lens has come out since 🤣
Omg that used to be my old neighbourhood before I moved to the west coast heck I used to live in the travancore ALT tower in your ef-m 11-22 shots! Glad to have virtually connected! 🤗 thank you for the info.. I'm definitely looking to grab one or two of your suggested lenses during the click frenzy. ×
It’s a small world, that’s for sure. Hope you are enjoying life out west.
amazing. Thank you for all of the jam packed video!
You are most welcome.
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.
Oh great! thanks for the comment.
Excellent review! Thanks!
Thank you so very much for such a great video!
Great video man, real helpfull!
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.
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.
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?
Really enjoying your videos very informative many thanks Chris.UK
Thank you for your kind words!
such an awesome video, thank you for this! subbed!
Thanks!
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.
Some good ideas. Thanks.
Thank you so much for all of the information.
You are most welcome.
You rock for putting the links in the description!!
Dude holy crap, this is insanely useful!! I love this channel
Thanks!
Super useful video. I'm thinking the Sigma 16 and the Canon 22 might be all I need. ✌️
Yes, that's a great combo.
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.
I had the exact experience with you. After i get the 32mm i just fall in love it was so freakin sharrrrpppppp
Great advice , I’ve bought into the canon system but owning a eosm your kind of locked in .might sell
Realy nice quality content 👍 Subscribed for sure :).. also that skateboard mount thing was realy interessting 😂👏🏻
Thanks, yah the skateboard dolly is really cool, especially for the price.
Good video, I never knew some of these lenses existed for EF-M. Would like to see how the 18-150mm holds up against the others in this line-up if you ever get a chance to come across one.
I hear its very good.
Great video Mark thanks allot for the great content
You are most welcome.
You make a great videos
Easy to learn and understanding
Thanks.
Very helpful video. Thank you 😍
You’re welcome 😊
This is also a great buying guide for the Zv e10 with a mc11 adapter
Great overview-- fwiw I do a lot of environmental full-body portrait work and the Sigma 56mm 1.4 is my favorite for this. I've gotten some great moonshots with the 55-200.
Good advice, both great lenses.
Thanks a lot for the video Gretings from South America
Really great I see lots of great options for lenses with the M50. Love the look of your videos. What camera profile do you use to shoot video?
Thanks! I use neutral with +1 on the sharpness. Much of what you like is possibly the lighting, I have been meaning to do a video on how I light the studio shot.
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.
Great job!
Nice video!
This is the video I need! Thank you!
You are most welcome.
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.
Thanks! yah the 18-55, and helios, both excellent, inexpensive lenses.
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?
This is the BEST video for me! Thx so much
You are most welcome!
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.
Great to hear, thanks for letting me know about the typo!
@@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. 😊
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?
Quite brilliant! I only regret I didn’t see it before I have bought my first lens))
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?
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.
Thanks! Yah, that sigma series of lenses is so good. The sigma 56 looks great for portraits.
Hey, are you happy with your 30mm 1.4, how is it with street photography and potrait?
Do a video on the manual lenses and how you shoot with them, like the Rokinon 12mm f2, on the street, landscape, portrait, and astro. Would be a good video, that could be useful with manual mode on autofocus lenses as well.
Good idea, thanks.
Great video! If you had to choose, which 3 lenses would you choose for general video purposes?
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.
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
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.
Love the idea of the fisheye lens. Can it be corrected to a rectangular image in lightroom or is there a better way?
I have the 28 makro and of course it is a very strange lense but yes it is a really cool lense. If u photograph small things like you do for stopp motion the depth of field is enough and its easy to handle ... smooth and as well for close nature takes as well. i love it
Yes! such a fun and unique lens.
@@markwiemels did u ever use a 7ARTISANS 50 mm F0.95 with ef-m Mount on your EOSM50?
One word: WOW! I will definitely come back to watch your channel. Unfortunately, I am looking for a Tamrom 55-200 test :)
Thank you so much!
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.
I never made the video, but I still use that setup. I should make the video.
@@markwiemels
You should. That would be great. Thanks.
OMG Mark, I have to say you are an extraordinary person I have yet to see on CZcams! 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 CZcams like that? Mentoring a newbie via split zoom on CZcams... Hmmmm, What's your take on that?
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.
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?
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.
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.
Either the Viltrox 23mm or the Canon 22mm.
Great and helpful video! Any comments about Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM lens? Can this be used with M50 and are there any pros/cons against Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5−6.3 IS STM?
What kind of lens should i choose for filming fly tying videos? Thanks for a great review.
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.
I would recommend the EF-S 10-18mm adapted to M mount. It’s a great wide angle and it’s pretty sharp
Yeah, good tip, I do see people saying great things about that lens.
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
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.
@@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?
@@jaredhunter1676 yes, I would go with that.
@@markwiemelsthank you!
Great vid. Please make time snaps or chapters in the video. It would be very helpful
Noted!
I got a canon M50 mk2 that I will be using for some church photos and this is the video I was looking to get a lens for that moment.
Great Video. Very useful.
Thanks!
Thank you for a very helpful video. On the Viltrox 23mm: it works on my M6 Mk1 but often shuts my M6 Mk2 down. I have updated the firmware on it via the Viltrox website, which was quite a process, but the problem persists. So I am disappointed by that one. I also own the Sigma 30mm and 56mm f1.4 which I bought as a set with the 16mm on discount. They are on par with the 16mm, viz superb. The 56mm takes absolutely marvelous portraits, and the 30mm killed my yearning for the Canon 32mm.
Sounds like you have great lens setup! I would contact Viltrox and try to get the lens replaced or repaired under warranty. I use the 23mm with my M6 Mark II, and it works well.
I refer to this video a lot every time I consider adding the next M lenses to my collection. Would be great if the video had timestamps for each lens being discussed.
Thanks. So nice to hear.
Great list! Only EF-M lens you're missing is the EF-M 18-150mm! :D
Yeah, that's a great lens, I may own it some day.
Got the Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN for my M50 Mii. Perfect 👍🏻
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