09-05-2018, 01:22 PM
Well, it's certainly a good lens if Canon ever wants to push their APS-C mirrorless cameras outside of Japan. The system is priced very competitively, apparently has very good autofocus in the recent bodies and great video. Their failure of a launch a few years ago really hurt them in the eyes of photographers however, as is their decision to release Japan-only bodies, leading many to fear the system discontinuation.
Frankly, if I were to start a new system tomorrow, or if someone asked me to recommend a system, Canon EOS-M would be a contender. You simply get so many lenses for so cheap:
- EF-M 22mm f/2 for $229
- EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS for $349
- EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS for $349
That is a really nice trio of lenses for less than $1000! They might not be as good as Fuji's versions, but 80-90% capacity for 50% less is a good deal.
They are, however, missing a portrait lens and a long focal length macro (the 28mm doesn't cut it).
Frankly, if I were to start a new system tomorrow, or if someone asked me to recommend a system, Canon EOS-M would be a contender. You simply get so many lenses for so cheap:
- EF-M 22mm f/2 for $229
- EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS for $349
- EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS for $349
That is a really nice trio of lenses for less than $1000! They might not be as good as Fuji's versions, but 80-90% capacity for 50% less is a good deal.
They are, however, missing a portrait lens and a long focal length macro (the 28mm doesn't cut it).