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Today I’m talking about a possible direction for the Canon EF-M system. While I had the original EOS M camera, I eventually sold that and didn’t get back into EF-M until the Canon EOS M50. Let’s start with more context first. Canon EOS M50 Update 10/2021: Since this article I’ve picked up a used M6 Mark II, which has changed my perspective a bit. It’s generally a pretty impressive camera, but I’d always like to see more. I use it a lot in combination with an Atomos Ninja V recorder to get past the 30 minute time limit per video clip. I have a video going over most of the important points I brought up in this article if you prefer video. Before the M50, I experimented with the Canon Rebel SL2 Digital SLR because I was trying to improve my online video work in quality as well as making videos easier to produce. The fully articulating screen and decent microphone pre-amp in combination with DPAF helped me a lot. From there I sold everything and went to a pair of Canon EOS M50 cameras in ...

Viltrox sent me the EF-M 23mm f/1.4 and 33mm f/1.4 (aka. the Canon EOS M system) lenses to make a video on. I will be keeping them, so look forward to future videos on these compared to other equipment I have on-hand. These lenses add to the few fast aperture native autofocus lenses available for the Canon EF-M mount. Viltrox EF-M lenses https://youtu.be/pKhf7FgLC-0 All of this information is based on firmware v1.0.5, which is the one installed in the lens upon release. Check out the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 AF Lens through my affiliate links: B&H: https://bhpho.to/34tulOU Amazon: https://amzn.to/31lk6Lw eBay: https://ebay.to/3je6OGJ Check out the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 AF Lens through my affiliate links:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/3d3xicN Amazon: https://amzn.to/37d2ohc eBay: https://ebay.to/2T42UWD As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The large maximum aperture gives you a lot of flexibility. In that video, the two focal lengths are compared side-by-s...

I completely switched to the Canon EF-M system for now and wanted a “normal” 50mm equivalent lens. Canon just so happened to release this 32mm f1.4 lens! I received it yesterday and have spent the entire time working on this video. I’d say around 10 hours filming and editing. In that video I show you the lens close up and mention some of my initial impressions such as the 32mm having a very similar design compared to the 22mm f2 lens.  Canon EF-M equipment. Yeah, sadly even the extending inner barrel that I’m not a fan of. Probably the most unusual feature of this lens is the focus limiter switch that cuts focus from 0.5m to infinity. For the little bit of testing I’ve done here so far, it does help with the speed of focusing. When you use the full focusing range, this lens can focus pretty close. Get the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 Lens:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/2UL5ZhD Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SQb0QW ebay: https://ebay.us/LM74uQ   Used from KEH: https://shrsl.com/25lqw As a...

In a previous post I talked about the potential future of the Canon EF-M system. Though the issue whether EF-M will exist as an active and viable platform is up in the air due to their release of the RF mirrorless mount, I decided to go all-in on EF-M equipment. It was really the most logical step to take. Let’s talk about why. Canon EOS M50 and 22mm f/2 lens. Recently I consigned my Nikon FF DSLRs and basically most of my f-mount related lenses and accessories. I found out today that the D750 and 50mm f1.8g already sold. While at my local camera shop recording footage for future hands-on videos, I saw the opportunity to move forward. I’ve been thinking of ideas that would benefit from more EF-M gear. There isn’t any reason to wait. With the remaining equipment that wasn’t already sold, I used that as trade-in on the soon to be shipping EF-M 32mm f1.4 STM lens as well as a Canon EOS M100 2-lens kit (15-45mm + 55-200mm). Throwing in $200 to those trade-ins, I’ll now have a really solid ...

I hope there is a future for EF-M, but the announcement of the RF mount system brings that into question. In the photo below I made a mock-up of the M100 if it had the RF mount instead of the EF-M mount. Of course they could make a camera with shorter sides, but this shows the potential size difference if everything besides the mount diameters were the same design. Edit: I decided to go all-in on EF-M gear for now. The added kit will expand capabilities and make it even easier to be mobile.  Would a RF mount M100 be small enough for you? I guess we shouldn’t be shocked. Canon would not have wanted to put themselves at a disadvantage to Nikon in the mount diameter department with their mirrorless full-frame camera. These two companies are almost always in lockstep, so much so that they disregard other offerings in the market (*cough* Sony…). That said, will Canon drop EF-M like Nikon dropped their “Nikon 1” system? Plus, having the RF mount the same diameter as the EF mount makes a ...

With very little information to go on about the rumored announcement on September 5th, I’m going to talk about some of the ideas pointed out in regard to a Canon mirrorless full-frame camera.  Me and a camera. Not too long ago I transitioned to a pair of Canon EOS M50 camera bodies with the 22mm f2, 11-22mm, and 15-45mm kit lens primarily for solo video work. The M50 is such a nice little camera that I’ve been using it for photos a lot as well. EF-M is now a solid system thanks to DPAF, though the M50 lacks a few things I’d like to have, and also hasn’t had great lens release support from Canon. Overall I’m happy with the setup given the great DPAF in video, fully articulating screen, and solid Android app. I did own the original EOS-M camera… what a huge improvement the M50 is in every regard! Anyways… First off let’s talk about the most well known rumors... The frequently mentioned quote about a “sexy” solution to mirrorless full-frame with Canon is odd. I’ve never seen this inte...