Never had my hands on it, but it is a very attractive option. A single lens that covers such a wide range, my impressions from other reviews is that it’s pretty good. It won’t resolve 32mp though, none of the Ef-m zoom lenses do, but should be really good for 4K video. I think it’s very worthy of consideration.
If you are willing to put on a larger lens, the EF-S 55-250 is much sharper than the EF-M 55-200 and you get an extra 50mm of reach. Good used ones are out there from about $110.
The 55-250mm would defeat the purpose of the size advantage design of the M-bodies. Might as well shoot with and SL3 if you're gonna use that lens. At the very least, it wouldn't need an EF to EFM adaptor.
Would love to see an updated version of this video would be great. Would your recommendations be the same? What has changed in over a year? Sigma lenses obviously have to be mentioned. But what else? I'm curious. Anyway, great video. I will be picking up the 22mm lens because of this video.
Hello! Very well done comparison! You linked to an EF-EFM adapter above. Is it as tight on the camera as the original? I have a viltrox and it wobbles left and right when you use the manual focus ring.
I liked this video.For a long time now, the "Nifity 50" has been an overhyped lens imo. On full frame 35mm cameras, YES! 50mm was essential, along with 28/35mm and 75/80mm prime lenses. The APS-C (1.6x crop) equivalents are 18/22mm, 32mm, and approx. 40/50mm. We spend soooo much time focusing on what the 35mm equiv. IS, rather than what our APS-C recommendations SHOULD be. From your tests, here, the 18-45mm zoom, plus 22mm pancake, plus 40mm and adapter, and the 55-200mm SHOULD be the GO TO recommendations for budget, value for money, great performance EF-M lenses. The ONLY recommendation I can see, for the 32mm f/1.4, IS that gorgeous low light performance - Its really is a wish-list lens.
Very much agree. The 32mm f1.4 is such a hard one for me, it does produce some stunning images and is the best engineered lens of the bunch. BUT, it’s expensive, and it’s not a great “all round” focal length, so it rarely gets used.
@@markwiemels True. My feeling is that the 32/1.4 is Canon's first attempt at making an "L" type quality lens for the M format, and is market testing it to scope the level of interest.
That could be spot on. I suspect there isn’t lots of interest, to be honest. Would love to see a 15-45mm f2.8, I could probably dump most of my EF-M glass for a lens like that.
@@markwiemels Agree. I don't see mirrorless being a goto form factor (even if full frame) for profi or commercial photographers, because of how the camera body sits like a pimple on a rhino's butt (read that as attached L quality professional lenses) thus needing lens mount rather and camera to tripod mount. Unless... Canon starts to get serious about producing professional optical quality M-mount lenses. Which as others have said, would undermine the EF Lens ecosystem that most profi's are locked into and heavily invested in.
Tsc Tempest, the big lens small camera body is a bit of a funny thing. As an interesting side note; Canon recently announced they have stoped developing EF glass and are now focusing on RF.
what about efm 18-150mm lens? will it be better than efm 18-55mm lens? I am planning to buy 18-150mm as I don't like to carry a separate telephoto lens with the regular kit lens!
I say go for it then, I have had some subscribes say it’s an excellent lens. I have not used it myself, but I do really like the idea of a single lens setup like that. Keep in mind, It will not resolve the full 32.5mp for photography, but none of the ef-m zoom lenses do, but It will still take great photos and would be perfect for 4K video.
Really sad. A system with only a few native lenses and out of the few lenses there are several with mediocre quality which kind of defeats the purpose of the 32MP sensor :-(
What about the 18-150. I have never seen you mention this lens. I have seen reports that some like it better than the 55-200. I would like to. see a review of that. Thanks
Christopher Frost seems to have had the reverse of yours where his 18-55 wasnt bad but not great either, but his 15-45 was great on the wide end and ok on the tele end. He tested 2 of the 18-55s and got the same crappy results. Guess there's a lot of variation in these cheaper lenses.
Viltrox, unless size and price is very important, then I would go with the Canon. Both are very good, you can't go wrong with either. The Viltox is better in low light and can give a more blurry background.
Looking into m6ii, but reading forums, people buy&return multiple lenses before finding a good copy. At other brands no customer would accept bad quality control like this.
Wow, that's a hard one. The 32mm is technically the better lens, but I find the 22mm more versatile. If you want to do more portrait photos and really want that blurry background, the 32mm is better, but for all around use I prefer the 22mm and get more use out if it. The 22mm is also, smaller, lighter, and cheaper. Personally, I would get the 22mm, or the 23mm f1.4 Viltrox.
@Mark Wiemels if 11-22mm is not good what is the budget choice for good landscape with M6II? I'm really confused b/w buying M50 vs M6 for my first camera. While M50 gets the job done I want to spend extra money on M6 so it stands for few more years without having to upgrade so inclining towards M6. I'm seeing refurb M50 with kit for $599 and just M6body for $680. I don't want to spend too much on lens right away. My use cases are mostly landscape, city, portraits. So far based on your video I plan on getting 22mm, 40 or 50mm but what's the best choice for landscape at smaller focal length?
Thanks for thinking of me! If you click on any of the links below, and then buy something, even if it’s not the link you clicked, I get the affiliate credit. The link that says best 4K camera is the M6 Mark Ii.
@@markwiemels ah ok. Yeah i did buy the m6 and adaptor through ur links. But why is the 32mm so expensive though? I bought a 55-250mm lens for $120 used.
@@benbeethoven yah, the 32mm is pricy, it’s a good lens but expensive. The 22mm f2 is a great budget alternative, I actually use the 22mm more than the 32mm. That’s a bargain on the 55-200, for mine, it is the most underrated lens in the line up, people just don’t seem to know how good it is. Thanks for using the affiliate links, it really does help.
@@markwiemels hey Mark! So i’ve had the M6m2 for a couple days now. The lenses i have now are 15-45mm & 55-250mm. I’m thinking of adding the 32mm 1.4 as my third. Do u think i can shoot weddings with this line up?
Standard, the speed booster hurts sharpness very badly. I still own a speedbooster, but its use is more a "creative" choice, don't use one if you want the sharpest image.
Amazing video thank you for the information. I was just wondering which one of these lenses would be good for adventure photography on motorcycle? I would like to buy one lens that could help me capture both the landscape and the motorcycles?
For sure the EF-M 11-22mm, it’s a great wide lens. It gives a huge feel of view. I have a bad/soft copy of that lens, just make you buy it someplace with a good return policy and check the lens sharpness, I have bad/soft copy of the lens, but others have reported their lens is perfect.
The kit lens is a good start for those shots. Other than that it would depend on the framing 16mm sign is good, as is the 22mm canon. Use the kit lens to find a focal length that works for you, then look for a prime lens around that.
Nice video. I am also interested in comparison of EF-S 10-18mm stm with eos M 11-22mm and EF-S 24mm pancake with the eos M 22mm ... Any chance to test them? If I already have the EOS EF lenses I am wondering if it worth it to switch them for EOS M lenses. Any opinion? Thanks :)
I don’t think your will see a significant difference in image quality switching to the EF-M lenses. You get a smaller overall size, but if that doesn’t matter to you, I wouldn’t bother buying EF-M versions. The EF-M 22mm is an f2 lens, so you get better lowlight performance, and better background blur and subject separation, which could be a reason to buy that lens.
Not really. A 32 megapixel image still going to have at least the amount of detail of a 24 megapixel image, even with a less sharp lens and much more with a better lens.
Hi Mark. As you know, Ive just bought the Canon M6 mkii and am enjoying using it. However, wondered if you have any experience of a USB charging issue I'm encountering. It charges fine using my wall plug and cable from my iPad Pro (USBc-USBc) but when I use the same cable from a powerbank ... no charging! Tried three powerbanks and two cables. Any ideas? I was hoping to be able to charge in the field. I can contact Canon if you havent experienced this.
I’ve actually never tried to charge the battery via the camera. The power bank may need to output a certain voltage, or amperage, or something. I know some power banks only do 2.1 or something and others do 5. The manual may detail the requirements.
Interesting video.. What is the perfect lens for filming from a not too far distance? I was interested in the 18-55 lens but it is no longer available .. I am involved in making asmr videos and sometimes you have to clearly zoom in on the item. What do you recommend to me?
I bought the 32mm f 1.4 with my camera. Don't know if I need the 22mm as a second kit or should I go for another one? I want to film mostly and do close up photos, videos on low light. Is the 22mm needed if u got the 32mm? I had the 22mm in my m50 and just bought my M6 m2 with the 32mm lens.. 🤔
The 32mm is the sharpest lens, best in low light, and produces the the most beautiful images of any of the ef-m lenses. The 22mm is a more useful focal length, but I don’t think you need the 22mm and the 32mm. You should pick up one of the zooms lenses with IS for video, I would suggest the ef-m 18-55mm, I did a video about that lens on this channel.
Great video I am about to buy m62 already have 40mm 2.8 great lens for street photography. Please try m62 with Efs10-18 is stm & sigma 18-35 f1.8 this is not only for me may help others and I expect your reply
i want to film cooking video. I want some close up shoots with blurry background. and sometimes i want to manual change the focus. which lens do you recommand? i use canon m6 mark II
I have used the nifty fifty 50mm f1.8 adapted for that purpose, I put it on very tall tripod and shoot down onto the food. If you wanted something a bit wider then the ef-m 22mm is a good option. Also more pricy, but the sigma 18-35 f1.8 is probably the best aps-c lens ever made, and would also work well, plus gives you some versatility.
Keep in mind the sigma 18-35 is often used to shoot feature documentaries. Many consider it a modern engineering marvel, it’s certainly the best lens I have ever used. So it’s expensive, but when you look at what you are getting, it’s better value than it might seem. For your purpose I might look for a used canon 50mm f1.8 to start with, bet you can find one on eBay for around $60. Also just pick up a meike adapter, about $30 new.
good test. In my monitor(2k) of your video, here is the list: 1\ the best one is 32mm of course. 2\ 22mm is good, but compare to others, it don'y ahead a lot. 3\ 10-22mm center part is a little twist(due to its rangs), and it's not sharp. but vlogger like it, cause it can twist face looking smaller. lol 4\ 18-55mm image quality seems solid. but the range and the price, no attractive compare to 15-45 5\ 15-45mm seems the "worst" of it, but it still accpetable. consider the range and price, best of best~~ I just bought M6 mk2. after watching your video, I problely not to buy any lens. cause new lens in covid-19 increased a lot, like 11-22mm new charge around 500 USD in China. it's not worth. if i add extra 500 usd, i can bought another sony new generation to replace A6600. lol
FYI.....I have the Canon M6 Mark II, and the lens that came with the camera ......the Canon EF-M 18-150....which you did not review in this clip. I have compared it to the Canon EF-M 22mm (similar range).....and I think 18-150 provides a better picture than the 22. The all around picture taking with this lens is fantastic.
Yeah, I suspect you would struggle the pick the difference between the Sigma 30 and the Canon 32mm, in most real world applications. I love the Sigma Lenses, I have the EF mount 30mm 1.4 and the 18-35mm 1.8, big fan of their lenses.
I've seen a few of these videos I was seriously considering buying the m6 Mark II it really seems like there are no lenses that can even fully take advantage of the 32 megapixel sensor what's the point. The best ones I've seen or the sigma Trio the three lenses they're made for this camera by Sigma but even those they're good but they're not perfect even those cannot take advantage of the 32 mega pixels I don't think I even want to buy this camera when there are no lenses for it
You can build a nice little system with the M6 Mk II. If you have the Sigma 16mm 1.4, Canon 22mm f2, Canon 32mm 1.4, Sigma 56mm 1.4, Canon 85mm 1.8 and Canon EF-s 55-250mm STM (surprisingly good in terms of AF speed, sharpness and very quiet lens with good IS) you have a fantastic all-round system. The M6 Mk II is the most un-talked-about and underrated camera out there for photography. The AF is just incredible. It nails AF time-after-time-after time shooting fast moving subjects at even f/1.4. No issues keeping up with 14fps or 30fps (raw burst mode). I took an 80 shot burst (18MP raw burst mode) of a seagull flying around and every single shot was in focus (55-250mm lens). I have shot skateboarders coming towards the camera and jumping off steps and falling in all directions and no issues with the Sigma 56mm at f/1.4 nailing focus every time at 14fps. IQ is fantastic, dynamic range perfectly adequate and even higher ISO images look great when you down-sample them a little. In fact, if you down-sample to 20MP it at least matches the Nikon Z50 in terms of noise levels and that camera is fantastic at high ISOs.
Alexis Bermisa, I’m sure it does vary based on the focal length, so just picking one, like I have done, is not really scientific. I have played with the lens since, and got somewhat better results. I hope to do some more complete testing of this lens, and do a video about it.
Canon APS-c mirrorless strategy: Release several M bodies over years, but release only few crappy lenses (2 of them good). Full-frame mirrorless strategy: Release two mediocre bodies and shit-ton of premium RF lenses. I mean... how they are not out of business yet?!
That's pretty funny. I think we may see a killer revision of the EOS R in 2020, and what the EF-M lens line up could really use is a 15-45 f2.8, I think that would be a game changer for the M series.
@@markwiemels Yeah, if CanonRumors got it right we'll get two new EOS R bodies in 2020, I hope they will be done with crippling their products by then (there is hope after they reintroduced 24p). It's just such shame that Canon doesn't care about M system and Sigma has to give them a hand to deliver some decent primes. I own both M6 and M and I don't imagine going around without adapters, since almost very EF-M glass has superior counterpart in EF-S lineup.
Too low video resolution & bitrate to judge. For example Canon 11-22mm at f/5.0 changes quality just because of video quality improvement from frame to frame.
Next, I will buy the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 next. I really hope that Canon will make the EF-M 100-300mm ! I really love the EOS M system, I already own the 11-22mm, 18-150mm, Sigma 16mm, 22mm, 28 macro and 32mm. I also have the adaptor in case Canon won’t make the 100-300 and buy the EF-S 55-250mm :/.
My Camera Bag thank you ! It’s difficult to answer but I think that the EF-M 32mm is my favorite follow by the EF-M 11-22mm. Depending to the situation. :)
@@markwiemels Well, I don't have my picture aren't soft. In fact, it's quit sharp. But may be it's due to the 32.5Mpix of the sensor from the M6 Mk2. Also when I saw your video, I don't find softness. I don't do too much pixel peeping on my lens, like I used to with my 6D.
Curtis Leslie, the kit lens is actually pretty good for video, it’s a great all rounder to start with. Then I would probably buy the Sigma 16mm f1.4. Check out this video, should be helpful - th-cam.com/video/UdkXKaTWcDE/w-d-xo.html
@@curtisleslie112, yah the 18-35 is probably the best aps-c lens ever made, and also my favourite lens, but It really is studio lens when used on the M6. It's not a lens you want to carry around on the M6, but for tripod and studio work its awesome. Its also not very stealthy for using in public, but purely based on image quality, it can't be beat.
Forget the female lens collection..... ef 24 lens, Pentax Takumar 50 f1.4, Carl Zeiss Jenna 35f2.4, Jupiter 9 85mm f2 and a Pentax Takumar 135 f4..about half the price of two lenses manual but great lenses..
Agree, I have some vintage glass and love it. Adapting vintage glass isn’t for everyone though, I should do a video specifically on vintage glass. It really is a great way to add to you options and also gives you some different looks.
Thanks for letting me know. Amazon seems to change the linked product (without my knowledge) based on stock levels and what countries people are clicking from. Just to help me trouble shoot, can you let me know what country you are in? Thanks.
I have just updated the link, and the adapter is on sale for $24 now! let me know if it works for you, I'm trying to give people the right information.
A 50mm lens is always a 50mm lens, and a 1.8 aperture is always a 1.8 aperture. The only thing that changes, depending on the the size of the sensor, is the field of view. So a 50mm lens might have a field of view that is equivalent to 80mm on full frame, but it's still a 50mm lens with a 1.8 aperture. The field of view also has no impact on aperture.
Thanks for test pics haha! This review is solid 😂. Well done. God bless you man and know that Jesus loves you alot. Its crazy that in this world so much is temporary and quickly moving but assuredly the love that God has for you is eternal. The only eternal God was willing to put on flesh and bones in the form of Jesus Christ and die paying for our eternal death sentence on the cross, so we dont have to fear because He has loved us first (1 John 4:18-19). Its a remarkable thing because we cannot earn the love of God, or His forgiveness. It is a gift to be received by faith. His salvation is a gift if you trust Him enough to recieve it, the moment you believe Him that He is who He says He is. Follow Him, read His words in the Bible and obey Him if you love Him, not to earn His love. The book of John is the life of Jesus, I encourage you read it and get to know the Word of God that chose to become flesh for our sake. Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Have you done a review for the 3 Sigma f1.4 EF-M lenses on the M6 mkII? Neat video btw.
No, I will do the 16mm, as I own that one. They are good lenses for sure.
Whats the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM like?
Never had my hands on it, but it is a very attractive option. A single lens that covers such a wide range, my impressions from other reviews is that it’s pretty good. It won’t resolve 32mp though, none of the Ef-m zoom lenses do, but should be really good for 4K video. I think it’s very worthy of consideration.
If you are willing to put on a larger lens, the EF-S 55-250 is much sharper than the EF-M 55-200 and you get an extra 50mm of reach. Good used ones are out there from about $110.
The 55-250mm would defeat the purpose of the size advantage design of the M-bodies. Might as well shoot with and SL3 if you're gonna use that lens. At the very least, it wouldn't need an EF to EFM adaptor.
@@huetuber1204 Yes, I use he Canon adaptor.
@@huetuber1204 if you're on a tripod then it hardly matters
Would love to see an updated version of this video would be great. Would your recommendations be the same? What has changed in over a year? Sigma lenses obviously have to be mentioned. But what else? I'm curious. Anyway, great video. I will be picking up the 22mm lens because of this video.
Yes, the 22 is a super lens!
Man I appreciate the work you put into this video. Liked and subscribed.
Hello! Very well done comparison! You linked to an EF-EFM adapter above. Is it as tight on the camera as the original? I have a viltrox and it wobbles left and right when you use the manual focus ring.
I liked this video.For a long time now, the "Nifity 50" has been an overhyped lens imo. On full frame 35mm cameras, YES! 50mm was essential, along with 28/35mm and 75/80mm prime lenses. The APS-C (1.6x crop) equivalents are 18/22mm, 32mm, and approx. 40/50mm.
We spend soooo much time focusing on what the 35mm equiv. IS, rather than what our APS-C recommendations SHOULD be. From your tests, here, the 18-45mm zoom, plus 22mm pancake, plus 40mm and adapter, and the 55-200mm SHOULD be the GO TO recommendations for budget, value for money, great performance EF-M lenses.
The ONLY recommendation I can see, for the 32mm f/1.4, IS that gorgeous low light performance - Its really is a wish-list lens.
Very much agree. The 32mm f1.4 is such a hard one for me, it does produce some stunning images and is the best engineered lens of the bunch. BUT, it’s expensive, and it’s not a great “all round” focal length, so it rarely gets used.
@@markwiemels True. My feeling is that the 32/1.4 is Canon's first attempt at making an "L" type quality lens for the M format, and is market testing it to scope the level of interest.
That could be spot on. I suspect there isn’t lots of interest, to be honest. Would love to see a 15-45mm f2.8, I could probably dump most of my EF-M glass for a lens like that.
@@markwiemels Agree. I don't see mirrorless being a goto form factor (even if full frame) for profi or commercial photographers, because of how the camera body sits like a pimple on a rhino's butt (read that as attached L quality professional lenses) thus needing lens mount rather and camera to tripod mount. Unless... Canon starts to get serious about producing professional optical quality M-mount lenses. Which as others have said, would undermine the EF Lens ecosystem that most profi's are locked into and heavily invested in.
Tsc Tempest, the big lens small camera body is a bit of a funny thing. As an interesting side note; Canon recently announced they have stoped developing EF glass and are now focusing on RF.
what about efm 18-150mm lens? will it be better than efm 18-55mm lens? I am planning to buy 18-150mm as I don't like to carry a separate telephoto lens with the regular kit lens!
I say go for it then, I have had some subscribes say it’s an excellent lens. I have not used it myself, but I do really like the idea of a single lens setup like that. Keep in mind, It will not resolve the full 32.5mp for photography, but none of the ef-m zoom lenses do, but It will still take great photos and would be perfect for 4K video.
how fast does the 40mm focus on m6 mark 2 through the adapter? Is it faster than the 50mm?
Really sad. A system with only a few native lenses and out of the few lenses there are several with mediocre quality which kind of defeats the purpose of the 32MP sensor :-(
There is one lens I miss: the 18-150 mm .... any opinion on that one?
That is suppose to be very good, I just have not owned one.
Holy moly… that ef-m collection 😱
Can you do a video about Canon ef-S for Canon 250d/ canon 90D
Hi Mark, I noticed the 28mm macro lens wasn’t in this video. What’s ur thought on the performance w the m6 ii? Also the sigma 16mm? Thanks!
Both are pretty good, I would recommend them. I didn’t have those lenses when I made this video.
What about the 18-150. I have never seen you mention this lens. I have seen reports that some like it better than the 55-200. I would like to. see a review of that. Thanks
By all reports it’s an excellent lens, and I would recommend it, I just don’t own one.
@@markwiemels Can I ask you why you picked the 55-200 instead? Thanks
There wasn’t an 18-150 when I bought the 55-200, so wasn’t really an option. For a one lens solution, I recommend the 18-150 for sure.
Christopher Frost seems to have had the reverse of yours where his 18-55 wasnt bad but not great either, but his 15-45 was great on the wide end and ok on the tele end. He tested 2 of the 18-55s and got the same crappy results. Guess there's a lot of variation in these cheaper lenses.
I have seen that video, my results have never been the same, but I trust his reviews and opinions.
Hi, Mark! Which one would you recommend for video for the m6 m ii? The Viltrox 23mm or the ef m 22mm?
Viltrox, unless size and price is very important, then I would go with the Canon. Both are very good, you can't go wrong with either. The Viltox is better in low light and can give a more blurry background.
@@markwiemels Gotcha, thank you so much for the advice!
You have odd copies. My 50mm is STUNNING ... and the 11-22mm is great on a sunny day, as is my 15-45mm. My 55-200mm is bloody great!
I have seen mixed reviews on all these lenses. A good copy of each is probably pretty good.
Looking into m6ii, but reading forums, people buy&return multiple lenses before finding a good copy. At other brands no customer would accept bad quality control like this.
If I have the 11-22mm and the macro, what would you recommend getting next? The 22mm or the 32mm?
Wow, that's a hard one. The 32mm is technically the better lens, but I find the 22mm more versatile. If you want to do more portrait photos and really want that blurry background, the 32mm is better, but for all around use I prefer the 22mm and get more use out if it. The 22mm is also, smaller, lighter, and cheaper. Personally, I would get the 22mm, or the 23mm f1.4 Viltrox.
@@markwiemels thank you!!
Do I need the EF to EF-M adaptor to the EF 11-22mm lens for the EOS m6 camera? Still learning all this
No.
@Mark Wiemels if 11-22mm is not good what is the budget choice for good landscape with M6II? I'm really confused b/w buying M50 vs M6 for my first camera. While M50 gets the job done I want to spend extra money on M6 so it stands for few more years without having to upgrade so inclining towards M6.
I'm seeing refurb M50 with kit for $599 and just M6body for $680. I don't want to spend too much on lens right away. My use cases are mostly landscape, city, portraits. So far based on your video I plan on getting 22mm, 40 or 50mm but what's the best choice for landscape at smaller focal length?
11-22 is pretty good, if you get a good copy and use it around f4-5.6. I would still recommend it for landscape. I also like the Rokinon/Samyang 12mm.
How about the efs24mm vs efm22mm?
Your videos keep me interested in the canon apsc - I'm considering jumping ship from sony
Hai bro... Please help....tell me about best lense for landscape photography. (Cannon M6 mark 2)
Man, this can really vary based on the type of landscape, but Rokinon or Samyang 12mm f2, comes to mind, as does the Canon 11-22mm.
How come u didn’t affiliate link the 32mm lens and such? I will buy the M6 mark ii and adapter through your links hopefully today or tomorrow.
Thanks for thinking of me! If you click on any of the links below, and then buy something, even if it’s not the link you clicked, I get the affiliate credit. The link that says best 4K camera is the M6 Mark Ii.
@@markwiemels ah ok. Yeah i did buy the m6 and adaptor through ur links. But why is the 32mm so expensive though? I bought a 55-250mm lens for $120 used.
@@benbeethoven yah, the 32mm is pricy, it’s a good lens but expensive. The 22mm f2 is a great budget alternative, I actually use the 22mm more than the 32mm. That’s a bargain on the 55-200, for mine, it is the most underrated lens in the line up, people just don’t seem to know how good it is. Thanks for using the affiliate links, it really does help.
@@markwiemels sure, thanks for putting out content for the M6m2 as well.
@@markwiemels hey Mark! So i’ve had the M6m2 for a couple days now. The lenses i have now are 15-45mm & 55-250mm. I’m thinking of adding the 32mm 1.4 as my third. Do u think i can shoot weddings with this line up?
for the non EF-M lens, are you going with a powerboosting adapter or standard adapter?
Standard, the speed booster hurts sharpness very badly. I still own a speedbooster, but its use is more a "creative" choice, don't use one if you want the sharpest image.
Amazing video thank you for the information. I was just wondering which one of these lenses would be good for adventure photography on motorcycle? I would like to buy one lens that could help me capture both the landscape and the motorcycles?
For sure the EF-M 11-22mm, it’s a great wide lens. It gives a huge feel of view. I have a bad/soft copy of that lens, just make you buy it someplace with a good return policy and check the lens sharpness, I have bad/soft copy of the lens, but others have reported their lens is perfect.
@@markwiemels Thanks for the quick response all points taken! Cheers mate!
thanks a lot !! what lens would you recommend for the m6 mark ii, used for overhead videos/pictures (artist) and some b roll vids ?? thanks loads ❤❤
The kit lens is a good start for those shots. Other than that it would depend on the framing 16mm sign is good, as is the 22mm canon. Use the kit lens to find a focal length that works for you, then look for a prime lens around that.
Nice video. I am also interested in comparison of EF-S 10-18mm stm with eos M 11-22mm and EF-S 24mm pancake with the eos M 22mm ... Any chance to test them? If I already have the EOS EF lenses I am wondering if it worth it to switch them for EOS M lenses. Any opinion? Thanks :)
I don’t think your will see a significant difference in image quality switching to the EF-M lenses. You get a smaller overall size, but if that doesn’t matter to you, I wouldn’t bother buying EF-M versions. The EF-M 22mm is an f2 lens, so you get better lowlight performance, and better background blur and subject separation, which could be a reason to buy that lens.
I will buy canon m6 mark ii, so tell me please which lens i will buy? Because i am beginner and entry level users
Just start with the kit lens, its cheap, and once you use the camera you will have some experience to help pick your next lens.
Why add the adapter to the camera?
So you can use Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
Is Sigma 17-50 mm any good for m6 mark ii??
Yes, that’s a good lens, should preform well.
For an APSC sensor, 32 megapixels is quite high and is detrimental unless higher grade lenses are used. Should have been 24-26 megapixels, tops.
Not really. A 32 megapixel image still going to have at least the amount of detail of a 24 megapixel image, even with a less sharp lens and much more with a better lens.
Hi Mark. As you know, Ive just bought the Canon M6 mkii and am enjoying using it. However, wondered if you have any experience of a USB charging issue I'm encountering. It charges fine using my wall plug and cable from my iPad Pro (USBc-USBc) but when I use the same cable from a powerbank ... no charging! Tried three powerbanks and two cables. Any ideas? I was hoping to be able to charge in the field. I can contact Canon if you havent experienced this.
I’ve actually never tried to charge the battery via the camera. The power bank may need to output a certain voltage, or amperage, or something. I know some power banks only do 2.1 or something and others do 5. The manual may detail the requirements.
Usb C-PD (Power Delivery) chargers are recommmended.
Interesting video.. What is the perfect lens for filming from a not too far distance? I was interested in the 18-55 lens but it is no longer available ..
I am involved in making asmr videos and sometimes you have to clearly zoom in on the item. What do you recommend to me?
I only like zoom lens. And there’s my favorite lens for the Canon M6 Mark II.
11-22mm
15-45mm
18-150mm
55-200mm
I bought the 32mm f 1.4 with my camera. Don't know if I need the 22mm as a second kit or should I go for another one? I want to film mostly and do close up photos, videos on low light. Is the 22mm needed if u got the 32mm? I had the 22mm in my m50 and just bought my M6 m2 with the 32mm lens.. 🤔
The 32mm is the sharpest lens, best in low light, and produces the the most beautiful images of any of the ef-m lenses. The 22mm is a more useful focal length, but I don’t think you need the 22mm and the 32mm. You should pick up one of the zooms lenses with IS for video, I would suggest the ef-m 18-55mm, I did a video about that lens on this channel.
Great video I am about to buy m62 already have 40mm 2.8 great lens for street photography. Please try m62 with Efs10-18 is stm & sigma 18-35 f1.8 this is not only for me may help others and I expect your reply
I don't have the 10-18, but I do have the Sigma 18-35mm, which is a really great lens, I will do a video about it soon.
My Camera Bag thanks I hope at 18mm with is and m62(10-18)can be a good combination for street photography
i want to film cooking video. I want some close up shoots with blurry background. and sometimes i want to manual change the focus. which lens do you recommand? i use canon m6 mark II
I have used the nifty fifty 50mm f1.8 adapted for that purpose, I put it on very tall tripod and shoot down onto the food. If you wanted something a bit wider then the ef-m 22mm is a good option. Also more pricy, but the sigma 18-35 f1.8 is probably the best aps-c lens ever made, and would also work well, plus gives you some versatility.
@@markwiemels i am thinking about the sigma 18-35. but so pricy!! thz mate. i just subscribe you!! i will make some cooking video in my channel!!
Keep in mind the sigma 18-35 is often used to shoot feature documentaries. Many consider it a modern engineering marvel, it’s certainly the best lens I have ever used. So it’s expensive, but when you look at what you are getting, it’s better value than it might seem. For your purpose I might look for a used canon 50mm f1.8 to start with, bet you can find one on eBay for around $60. Also just pick up a meike adapter, about $30 new.
@@markwiemels damn! i like you alot!!!
@@markwiemels Hey mate, do you think i should get Viltrox Speed Booster instead of the meike adapter for the canon 50mm f1.8
Thank you for another excellent review!
Great review, thanks!
good test. In my monitor(2k) of your video, here is the list:
1\ the best one is 32mm of course.
2\ 22mm is good, but compare to others, it don'y ahead a lot.
3\ 10-22mm center part is a little twist(due to its rangs), and it's not sharp. but vlogger like it, cause it can twist face looking smaller. lol
4\ 18-55mm image quality seems solid. but the range and the price, no attractive compare to 15-45
5\ 15-45mm seems the "worst" of it, but it still accpetable. consider the range and price, best of best~~
I just bought M6 mk2. after watching your video, I problely not to buy any lens.
cause new lens in covid-19 increased a lot, like 11-22mm new charge around 500 USD in China. it's not worth. if i add extra 500 usd, i can bought another sony new generation to replace A6600. lol
Thanks for the great feedback!
FYI.....I have the Canon M6 Mark II, and the lens that came with the camera ......the Canon EF-M 18-150....which you did not review in this clip. I have compared it to the Canon EF-M 22mm (similar range).....and I think 18-150 provides a better picture than the 22. The all around picture taking with this lens is fantastic.
That’s interesting, thanks for the information, I will try and get my hands on one and test it out.
Great video I just picked up the sigma 30mm for ef-m and it looks so dam good with m6 mk ii not as good as the 32mm but very close.
Yeah, I suspect you would struggle the pick the difference between the Sigma 30 and the Canon 32mm, in most real world applications. I love the Sigma Lenses, I have the EF mount 30mm 1.4 and the 18-35mm 1.8, big fan of their lenses.
My Camera Bag I’m just getting in to sigma lenses so far great next on the list is the 16mm
@@downtherabbithole5206, Yah, the 16mm Sigma looks awesome, it's on my list too,
which you recommend for highest image quality .! Thanks
EF-M 32mm f1.4
My Camera Bag thanks 👍🏻
I've seen a few of these videos I was seriously considering buying the m6 Mark II it really seems like there are no lenses that can even fully take advantage of the 32 megapixel sensor what's the point.
The best ones I've seen or the sigma Trio the three lenses they're made for this camera by Sigma but even those they're good but they're not perfect even those cannot take advantage of the 32 mega pixels I don't think I even want to buy this camera when there are no lenses for it
I shoot Nikon, yeah it is an issue. Apparently canon has a number of new lenses in the works because of this issue.
I am facing the same difficulty in choosing .
@@markwiemels Yooo that's great news. Do you know where I can get any updates??
You can build a nice little system with the M6 Mk II. If you have the Sigma 16mm 1.4, Canon 22mm f2, Canon 32mm 1.4, Sigma 56mm 1.4, Canon 85mm 1.8 and Canon EF-s 55-250mm STM (surprisingly good in terms of AF speed, sharpness and very quiet lens with good IS) you have a fantastic all-round system. The M6 Mk II is the most un-talked-about and underrated camera out there for photography. The AF is just incredible. It nails AF time-after-time-after time shooting fast moving subjects at even f/1.4. No issues keeping up with 14fps or 30fps (raw burst mode). I took an 80 shot burst (18MP raw burst mode) of a seagull flying around and every single shot was in focus (55-250mm lens). I have shot skateboarders coming towards the camera and jumping off steps and falling in all directions and no issues with the Sigma 56mm at f/1.4 nailing focus every time at 14fps. IQ is fantastic, dynamic range perfectly adequate and even higher ISO images look great when you down-sample them a little. In fact, if you down-sample to 20MP it at least matches the Nikon Z50 in terms of noise levels and that camera is fantastic at high ISOs.
Great review
Would it make a difference if you tested the 11-22mm at 11mm instead at 18mm?
Alexis Bermisa, I’m sure it does vary based on the focal length, so just picking one, like I have done, is not really scientific. I have played with the lens since, and got somewhat better results. I hope to do some more complete testing of this lens, and do a video about it.
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Canon APS-c mirrorless strategy: Release several M bodies over years, but release only few crappy lenses (2 of them good). Full-frame mirrorless strategy: Release two mediocre bodies and shit-ton of premium RF lenses. I mean... how they are not out of business yet?!
That's pretty funny. I think we may see a killer revision of the EOS R in 2020, and what the EF-M lens line up could really use is a 15-45 f2.8, I think that would be a game changer for the M series.
@@markwiemels Yeah, if CanonRumors got it right we'll get two new EOS R bodies in 2020, I hope they will be done with crippling their products by then (there is hope after they reintroduced 24p). It's just such shame that Canon doesn't care about M system and Sigma has to give them a hand to deliver some decent primes. I own both M6 and M and I don't imagine going around without adapters, since almost very EF-M glass has superior counterpart in EF-S lineup.
Too low video resolution & bitrate to judge. For example Canon 11-22mm at f/5.0 changes quality just because of video quality improvement from frame to frame.
Yea, should have been 4k, agree. Some are obvious even at 1080.
Thank you 🙌
how about sigma lens ?
Yes, they are all excellent, I have the 16mm f1.4 now, and it is one of the best lenses in the system.
what is the field of view of the 16mm
Next, I will buy the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 next. I really hope that Canon will make the EF-M 100-300mm ! I really love the EOS M system, I already own the 11-22mm, 18-150mm, Sigma 16mm, 22mm, 28 macro and 32mm. I also have the adaptor in case Canon won’t make the 100-300 and buy the EF-S 55-250mm :/.
Wow! What a collection of lenses? Which is your favourite?
My Camera Bag thank you ! It’s difficult to answer but I think that the EF-M 32mm is my favorite follow by the EF-M 11-22mm. Depending to the situation. :)
Is your 11-22 sharp? I want to love that lens, but my copy seems to produce a very soft image.
@@markwiemels Well, I don't have my picture aren't soft. In fact, it's quit sharp. But may be it's due to the 32.5Mpix of the sensor from the M6 Mk2. Also when I saw your video, I don't find softness. I don't do too much pixel peeping on my lens, like I used to with my 6D.
Jason ATTAL, yah, I probably do way to much pixel peeping, pointless on many levels really.
Thanks for this...
Thanks for this video. I’m thinking of selling my m-50 for a M-6 mark II.
That was a great one !!!
Thanks!
What’s the best lens for the Canon M6 Mark II? I plan on making TH-cam Content.
Curtis Leslie, the kit lens is actually pretty good for video, it’s a great all rounder to start with. Then I would probably buy the Sigma 16mm f1.4.
Check out this video, should be helpful - th-cam.com/video/UdkXKaTWcDE/w-d-xo.html
My Camera Bag what about the stigma 18-35 is it better?
@@curtisleslie112, yah the 18-35 is probably the best aps-c lens ever made, and also my favourite lens, but It really is studio lens when used on the M6. It's not a lens you want to carry around on the M6, but for tripod and studio work its awesome. Its also not very stealthy for using in public, but purely based on image quality, it can't be beat.
My Camera Bag would the Sigma 16mm f1.4 give me a nice wide view for vlogs and is it good for taking high quality pics?
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Forget the female lens collection..... ef 24 lens, Pentax Takumar 50 f1.4, Carl Zeiss Jenna 35f2.4, Jupiter 9 85mm f2 and a Pentax Takumar 135 f4..about half the price of two lenses manual but great lenses..
Agree, I have some vintage glass and love it. Adapting vintage glass isn’t for everyone though, I should do a video specifically on vintage glass. It really is a great way to add to you options and also gives you some different looks.
Only 32 mm is good with canon m6 ii , how can we live with only one in this Era of zooms ?
Have to adapt EF lenses, I agree though, wish there were some f2.8 zoom lenses.
The adaptor you link to is not “30 bucks...” - far from it !
Thanks for letting me know. Amazon seems to change the linked product (without my knowledge) based on stock levels and what countries people are clicking from. Just to help me trouble shoot, can you let me know what country you are in? Thanks.
I have just updated the link, and the adapter is on sale for $24 now! let me know if it works for you, I'm trying to give people the right information.
Oz and linked me to a Mieke adapter $25 👍🏼
Foosh Man, yep, that’s the one. sooo cheap and works exactly like the $200 canon.
The 50 mm on this camera it’s not 50 mm but 80mm and it is not 1,8 but f 2,88 Because of the crop factor 1,6
A 50mm lens is always a 50mm lens, and a 1.8 aperture is always a 1.8 aperture. The only thing that changes, depending on the the size of the sensor, is the field of view. So a 50mm lens might have a field of view that is equivalent to 80mm on full frame, but it's still a 50mm lens with a 1.8 aperture. The field of view also has no impact on aperture.
The music is kinda of depressing, gave thumbs down on that note
Thanks for test pics haha! This review is solid 😂. Well done. God bless you man and know that Jesus loves you alot. Its crazy that in this world so much is temporary and quickly moving but assuredly the love that God has for you is eternal. The only eternal God was willing to put on flesh and bones in the form of Jesus Christ and die paying for our eternal death sentence on the cross, so we dont have to fear because He has loved us first (1 John 4:18-19). Its a remarkable thing because we cannot earn the love of God, or His forgiveness. It is a gift to be received by faith. His salvation is a gift if you trust Him enough to recieve it, the moment you believe Him that He is who He says He is. Follow Him, read His words in the Bible and obey Him if you love Him, not to earn His love. The book of John is the life of Jesus, I encourage you read it and get to know the Word of God that chose to become flesh for our sake.
Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Thanks.