Canon's compact EF-M macro with built-in LED ring light — 45mm equiv at f/3.5 with IS and unique illumination.
The Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM launched in 2016 as a unique macro lens for Canon's EF-M mirrorless system. It features a built-in Macro Lite LED ring at the front element — an integrated illumination system for close-up photography without external flash.
Provides 1.2x super-macro magnification — beyond life-size. Optically adequate for macro work — sharp at close distances. The built-in LED ring with left/right control adds creative lighting options. IS stabilisation helps handheld macro. STM motor for quiet AF.
Canon EF-M mount with 43mm filter thread. Weighs 130g — incredibly compact. APS-C coverage. 45mm equivalent. Minimum focus distance 9.3cm at maximum magnification. The LED ring has adjustable brightness and side weighting for directional lighting effects.
Available used cheaply. EF-M mount is discontinued — limits future use. The built-in LED is a genuinely useful unique feature. The 9.3cm working distance at 1.2x means the lens is essentially touching the subject. A creative macro tool for Canon M-series owners.