Best Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Looking for the best lenses for Canon EOS M50? Here are our top recommended EF-M mount lenses for Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera.

Comprising a versatile feature-set to suit both stills and video applications, the Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera separates itself from the pack with UHD 4K video recording, a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, and improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection AF. Utilizing a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor, the Canon EOS M50 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) supports a top 10 fps shooting rate and a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600, which can be extended to ISO 51200 for working in low-light conditions, and it is capable of UHD 4K video recording at 23.98 fps, along with Full HD 1080p60 and HD 720p120 for slow motion capture. The sensor’s design also facilitates Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which uses phase-detection autofocus for quick, accurate, and smooth performance to suit both stills and video use. Additionally, Combination IS 5-axis image stabilization also helps to realize steady, shake-free recording by minimizing the appearance of camera shake. The Canon EOS M50 achieves 79% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview and it is one of the most popular APS-C format mirrorless cameras on the market.

We know, when it comes to image quality, it is the lenses (and your skills) that make the difference between an average shot and a professional-like shot. So, in order to help you get a professional-like shot with your Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera, here we list the top recommended and most suitable EF-M mount lenses for Canon EOS M50 including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation (including street, travel, landscapes, portraits, wedding, macro, videos, sports and wildlife). You can just choose the one you need!

Mount Adapters:

Canon EF-EOS M Adapter: The Canon EF-EOS M Lens Adapter enables you to mount Canon EF and EF-S lenses onto the Canon EOS-M mirrorless cameras. It is fully compatible with all lens functions, including image stabilization and autofocus. A detachable tripod adapter provides support for longer Canon lenses.

Vello Canon EF-EOS M Adapter: Enables you to use your Canon EF and EF-S lenses with the Canon EOS M mirrorless camera. It is fully compatible with all lens functions, including image stabilization, electronic aperture control, and autofocus. A tripod adapter is provided for reducing strain on the camera when using heavier lenses.

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Canon EF-EOS M AdapterAmazon | B&H
Vello Canon EF-EOS M AdapterB&H

Best Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Full List of Recommended Canon EOS M50 Lenses

Kit Lens | All-in-One Lenses | Macro Lens | Fisheye Lenses | Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses | Wide-Angle Prime Lenses | Standard Prime Lenses | Telephoto Zoom Lenses

Canon EOS M50 Kit Lens

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

A great standard zoom lens for street, travel and everyday shooting.

Offering a 24-72mm equivalent focal length range, the compact and stylish Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens combines a wide angle for landscapes and big group photos, with a telephoto zoom for close-ups and detailed headshots. The optical design incorporates three aspherical elements, one of which is glass-molded and the other two are precision molded, in order to control chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range. An Optical Image Stabilizer has been incorporated into the lens design to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 3.5 stops. The quiet stepping motor (STM) design helps ensure low-noise focusing that’s ideal for recording movies. Like other EF-M lenses, the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM features an AF+MF focusing mode that combines quick and accurate autofocus with the artistic possibilities of manual focus. For $20 more than the cost of the Canon EOS M50 camera body alone, you can get this compact, stylish and versatile lens that is ideal for street, travel and everyday shooting. So, if you are in the process of buying the M50 body, we really love the value of the Canon EOS M50 with 15-45mm lens kit. If you already own the Canon EOS M50 body, there are some other attractive options below.

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Canon EOS M50 with 15-45mm lensAmazon | B&H
Canon EOS M50 Video Creator KitAmazon | B&H
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMAmazon | B&H

Best All-in-One Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

This compact and lightweight Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens is a high-powered zoom lens that features an incredible zoom ratio of up to 8.3x (28.8-240mm equivalent focal length) so you’re able to shoot landscapes, close-ups and more with a single lens. A sophisticated optical design is employed to maintain a compact, lightweight form factor along with consistent, even illumination and sharpness throughout the zoom range. Benefitting multimedia shooters, an STM stepping AF motor is employed for quick, smooth, and near-silent focusing performance that is especially useful for video applications. An Image Stabilizer is also featured to reduce the appearance of camera shake by up to four stops for sharper handheld shooting. With its high zoom range, portable design and beautiful image quality, the EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is perfect for anyone wanting a single lens that can help them step up and capture any moment that comes their way.

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC

Providing a 35mm equivalent focal length of 29-320mm and Tamron’s acclaimed VC, the compact and lightweight Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC for Canon EF-M is an ideal all-in-one zoom lens which allows easy handheld shooting of sharp images with no camera shake over a wide range of settings, from everyday snapshots to memorable travel scenes. The lens features internal focus, and built-in Vibration Compensation image stabilization, which reduces the appearance of camera shake. The VC is especially useful when shooting at slower shutter speeds or longer zoom lengths. The stepping-motor AF drive delivers fast and accurate autofocus, which is ideal for shooting video in which voices are recorded. It also features macro-like capabilities, with a minimum focus distance of 19.7″ at 200mm, and a magnification ratio of 1:3.7. Excellent lens!

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Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMAmazon | B&H
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VCAmazon | B&H

Best Macro Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM

A compact prime designed for macro photography, the Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM is a 44.8mm-equivalent lens designed for APS-C-format EF-M-mount mirrorless cameras, and it is the world’s lightest autofocus lens and the world’s first macro lens with a built-in Macro Lite, designed to help new and more advanced users close in to capture these incredible details. The built-in, forward-facing Macro Lite helps illuminate hard-to-capture subjects for bright, vibrant photos showing off big, bold details. Characterized by its 1.2x maximum magnification and 3.7″ minimum focusing distance, this sleek lens is further distinguished by its integrated Macro Lite LED to provide additional illumination to close-up subjects. Benefitting the optical attributes is a Hybrid IS image stabilization system that serves to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper results when working handheld and in difficult lighting conditions. A lead screw-type STM stepping motor also benefits handling by producing fast, smooth, and quiet autofocus performance to suit both stills and video applications. This AF motor can be manually overridden at any time by turning the dedicated focusing ring for making fine-tuned adjustments. So, this EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM opens up a whole new world of the macro for beginner and advanced users.

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Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STMAmazon | B&H

Best Fisheye Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye

Presenting an immensely wide field of view within a truly compact package, the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye provides a huge 210° angle of view and 6.4mm equivalent focal length for Canon EF-M mirrorless cameras. As a circular fisheye, this lens is characterized by its noticeable distortion and bulb-like visual appearance. The greater-than-180° angle of view also enables making full 360° stitched panoramas with just two shots. The lens also sports a bright f/2.8 design for working in available lighting conditions and its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 3.1″ away for true close-up shooting. Additionally, the fisheye design retains almost full depth of field when stopped down to f/5.6 for consistent and even sharpness. The compact size and lightweight (only 135g) also make it perfect for various shooting set up such as selfies, vlog, skateboard shooting, 360 Degree panorama, VR imaging, virtual tours or even fly with drones.

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II

Excellent prime fisheye lens for Canon EF-M mirrorless cameras. The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II offers a 12.8mm focal length equivalency in the 35mm format with a 180° angle of view and a minimum focus distance of 1′. Two aspherical elements and three ED elements minimize aberrations and create clear, high contrast and color-accurate images. A built-in petal-shaped lens hood helps to deflect stray light and protects the front element. Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 12.8mm and full 180° angle of view, this lens is well-suited for creative applications as well as interior and architectural subjects.

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Laowa 4mm f/2.8 FisheyeB&H
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye IIAmazon | B&H

Best Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Compact, versatile, speedy and affordable. An ideal lens for landscapes.

The Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens provides a 35mm equivalent focal length of 18-35mm, and features continuous AF with a built-in STM stepping AF motor to provide smooth, near-silent performance that is especially beneficial to video recording. An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to compensate for up to 3 stops of camera shake, while Dynamic Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range of motion while shooting video. A 7-blade diaphragm allows for pleasing out of focus areas while two UD lens elements help to minimize chromatic aberrations and reduce color blurring around the edges of the subject. In addition, two aspherical lenses are combined to help reduce spherical aberration over the entire image area, as well as through the full zoom range. Offering a wide angle of view, this Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is an excellent choice whether taking group photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect landscape or as an all-around walk-around lens.

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Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STMAmazon | B&H

Best Wide-Angle Prime Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM

Ultra slim and compact, the Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens (35mm equivalent of 35mm) is a moderate wide-angle lens that’s small and light enough to carry everywhere. It features smooth and continuous AF with a built-in stepping motor, as well as a seven blade circular aperture. Its bright f/2.0 lens aperture works well with the EOS M series camera’s large sensor to provide exceptional low-light performance, as well as create beautiful background blur in portraits. For moviemakers, the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM utilizes a built-in stepping motor to provide smooth and quiet continuous autofocus when shooting video with a Canon EOS M series digital camera. A circular aperture (7 blades) delivers soft-focus backgrounds and a short minimum focusing distance of only 5.9 inches (0.15 meters) allows you to get closer to your subjects.

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Mixing a comfortable wide-angle design with an ultra-fast maximum aperture, the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens for Canon EF-M provides a 25.6mm equivalent focal length and it is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes. Characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at working in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for selective focus control. The optical design makes use of several low dispersion and aspherical elements, which control color fringing and various aberrations in order to provide high sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. Individual elements also feature a Super Multi-Layer Coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Benefitting the optical assets, this lens also sports a stepping AF motor for quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance that suits both still photography as well as video applications.

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS

Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 19.2mm and a broad 98.9° angle of view, this Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens is well-suited for architectural, interior, and landscape images. With an f/2.0 maximum aperture, it is particularly effective in low-light capture and can control shallow depth of field for precise subject focus with pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds. Three extra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements have been incorporated into the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion in order to produce sharper images. Additionally, a Nano Coating System (NCS) has been applied to the lens elements in order to reduce surface reflections and prevent lens flare and ghosting for improved light transmission and more contrast-rich imagery.

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Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STMAmazon | B&H
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Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CSAmazon | B&H

Best Standard Prime Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

Stunning blurred backgrounds. Beautiful bokeh. Impressive low-light performance.

The compact and lightweight Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM lens (51.2mm equivalent focal length) is an excellent choice for advanced photographers and videographers looking for high-end, impressive image quality when using their EOS M series camera. The large, f/1.4 maximum aperture helps let in lots of light for eye-catching detail and color accuracy, while the 32mm focal length, equivalent to 51mm on a full-frame camera, helps you capture breathtaking images and videos in a wide variety of situations. This Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM lens is ideal for a wide range of photo and video options, from professional portraits to video blogs, to capturing day-to-day moments and more.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Combining outstanding optical performance and compact design, the affordable Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens provides a 48mm equivalent focal length for APS-C-format Canon EF-M-mount mirrorless cameras. Boasting superior image quality with F1.4 brightness, the versatile lens covers a wide range of photo and video capture scenarios, delighting users with its beautiful bokeh effects. The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field for using selective focus techniques. The optical design features a pair of aspherical elements, along with one high-refractive index element, which significantly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for increased clarity and definition for notably sharp image quality. Additionally, benefitting both stills shooting and video recording, this compact prime also incorporates a stepping AF motor for smooth, near-silent autofocus performance.

Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II

Pairing an incredibly fast maximum aperture with a standard focal length, this Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II lens is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-M-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 56mm equivalent focal length. The bright f/0.95 maximum aperture offers increased control over depth of field and focus, as well as benefitting working in low or difficult lighting conditions. Maintaining a high degree of image quality throughout the aperture range, a sophisticated optical design features both low dispersion and high refractive index elements to control chromatic aberrations and reduce color fringing. Balancing the optical components is a robust all-metal lens body that facilitates a smooth manual focus design along with a manual de-clicked aperture ring for smooth, silent exposure adjustment. Depth of field and distance scales are also featured on the lens barrel to aid working with pre-focusing techniques.

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Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STMAmazon | B&H
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon | B&H
Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark IIB&H | Adorama
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2Amazon | B&H
Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CSAmazon | B&H

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Canon EOS M50

Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

The Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (35mm equivalent of 88-320mm) is an excellent choice to pair with your EOS M series camera, offering an extended zoom range for shooting architecture, portraits and more. It adds excellent telephoto abilities, with an advanced 5-group optical system designed to deliver superb image quality in a portable design. Whether photographing a bird in flight or filming a performance in a dimly lit auditorium, the EF-M 55–200mm f/4.5–6.3 IS STM has impressive Image Stabilization technology to help capture still and motion photography handheld, plus a speedy STM focusing system for fast, smooth and quiet operation. Manual focus lets you make fine adjustments on the fly, and is easily accessed with the lens’s AF+MF mode. Delivering stellar image quality in a lightweight, compact and easy-to-use package, the EF-M 55–200mm f/4.5–6.3 IS STM is an ideal lens for wildlife, birds photography, landscapes, weddings, and outdoor photography.

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Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STMAmazon | B&H