Canon has introduced a new compact,
ultra-wide EF-M 11-22mm f/4.5.6 IS STM Lens for their EOS M system
cameras.
This lens includes Optical
Stabilization that reduces blur from camera movement, allowing
shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower than would normally be possible
without a tripod. Also, Canon used a Dynamic Access IS design to
help get better HD movies without camera shake induced blur.
This lens can provide focus distances
as close as 0.15 Meters (approximately 5.9 inches) and offers a very
wide angle view for capturing scenes like landscapes. Canon states
this lens was manufactured to Professional standards and uses their
Super Spectra Coatings designed to minimize flare and ghosting.
Another interesting feature is that
this is a retractable lens design to minimize the size of the lens
until being used, with a switch to lock the lens in a retracted
position, Canon used a STM focus system to give rapid and near
silent focusing. Yet, this new lens also includes a manual focus
ring for those photographers wanting complete control of focus.
See the complete press release below:
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland 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.
Shoot the city, shoot the
world
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.
Class-leading optics deliver
incredible results
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.
Designed for performance and
style
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.
EF-M
11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM – key features:
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Ultra-wide 11-22mm EF-M zoom
lens -
Compact, retractable lens design
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Smooth, quiet STM focusing in
movies -
Dynamic IS for steady movies
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3-stop optical Image Stabilizer
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High image quality
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0.15m minimum focusing distance
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Manual focus ring
When using the EF-M 11-22mm
f/4-5.6 IS STM with the EOS M it is recommended that users ensure
upgrade to firmware version 2.0.0 or later.