Canon EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM Lens

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon EF-M28mm F3.5 MACRO IS STM lens features image stabilization and allows for close-up (macro) photography with a magnification of up to 1.2x, suitable for portraits and landscapes, as well as macro photography for EOS M series cameras.

IS is an abbreviation for Image Stabilizer.

STM is an abbreviation for Stepping Motor.

About Camera Firmware

• When using this lens, please check Canon's website for the latest camera firmware.
• If your camera's firmware version is not the latest, please update it to the latest version.
• For instructions on how to update firmware, please check Canon's website.

Marks in the Text

• ⚠️ Warning: Indicates precautions that may cause inconvenience during shooting.
• ? Note: Indicates information you should know in addition to basic operations.

Safety Precautions

Please read these important precautions for safe use. To prevent harm or damage to yourself and others, please observe them.

• ⚠️ Warning: Content that may result in death or serious injury.
  • Never look directly at the sun through the lens. This can cause visual impairment or blindness.
  • Do not leave the lens or camera with the lens cap removed exposed to direct sunlight. The sun's rays can focus and cause a fire.
• ⚠️ Caution: Content that may result in injury.
  • Do not look directly at the LED light on the front of the lens when it is lit. This may damage your eyes.
  • Do not leave the product in places with high or low temperatures. The product itself may become hot or cold, causing burns or injuries upon contact.
• ⚠️ Caution: Content that may result in property damage.
  • Do not leave the lens in places that get very hot, such as inside a car in direct sunlight. This may cause the product to malfunction.

General Precautions

Handling Precautions

When moving the lens from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the outside and inside of the lens. In such cases, place the lens in a plastic bag beforehand to allow it to acclimate to the ambient temperature before taking it out. The same applies when moving from a warm place to a cold place.

Please also refer to the handling instructions in your camera's user manual.

Shooting Precautions

Even when the LED light is off, if you shoot with the lens close to subjects that reflect light easily (e.g., watch glass), the white ring on the front of the lens may appear in the image. Please be aware of this. Attaching the hood can prevent this from happening.

Parts Names

Diagram showing the Canon EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM lens with various parts labeled: Super Macro Shooting Mode Indicator (6), Mode Change Ring (6), LED Light B (14), Hood Attachment Mount (16), LED Light A (14), Focus Ring (8), Mode Change Indicator (6), Normal Shooting Mode Indicator (6), Lens Attachment Indicator (5), LED Light Activation Button (15), Storage Position Indicator (7), Contact Points (5), Lock Release Switch (6).

Lens Attachment and Detachment

For instructions on attaching and detaching the lens to/from the camera, please refer to the camera's user manual.

• When removing the lens, place it with the contacts facing up to avoid scratching the contacts or lens surface.
• Dirt, scratches, or fingerprints on the contacts can cause poor contact or corrosion, leading to the camera or lens not operating correctly.
• If dirt or fingerprints adhere, clean the contacts with a soft cloth.
• When removing the lens, attach the lens cap and dust cap. To attach the dust cap, align the lens attachment indicator with the dust cap's circular indicator and turn clockwise. Removal is the reverse procedure.

Preparation for Shooting and Lens Storage

Preparation for Shooting

When shooting, set the "Mode Change Ring" to either Normal Shooting Mode or Super Macro Shooting Mode.

Normal Shooting Mode

Allows shooting from infinity to 1x magnification (macro) photography.

To prepare for shooting, press the "Lock Release Switch" in the [▲] direction while rotating the "Mode Change Ring" to align the "Normal Shooting Mode Indicator" with the "Mode Change Indicator."

Super Macro Shooting Mode

Allows macro photography from a shooting distance of 11cm to 9.3cm, with a magnification of 0.7x to 1.2x.

To prepare for shooting, press the "Lock Release Switch" in the [▲] direction while rotating the "Mode Change Ring" to align the "Super Macro Shooting Mode Indicator" with the "Mode Change Indicator."

Lens Storage

The lens can be stored.

To store the lens, press the "Lock Release Switch" in the [▲] direction while rotating the "Mode Change Ring" to align the "Storage Position Indicator" with the "Mode Change Indicator."

• Shooting of movies or still images is only possible when the "Mode Change Ring" is set to Normal Shooting Mode or Super Macro Shooting Mode.
• If you rotate the "Mode Change Ring" from Normal Shooting Mode towards the storage position during movie shooting, the movie shooting will end.
• If shooting is not possible depending on the "Mode Change Ring" setting, a warning will be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.
• Do not force the "Mode Change Ring" when it is in the locked state. This may damage the lock release switch mechanism.

Manual Focus

When the camera's focus mode is set to [MF], focus is adjusted manually by rotating the focus ring.

If the focus ring is rotated rapidly, the focus adjustment may lag.

• AF/MF is set on the camera side. Please refer to your camera's user manual.
• When the camera's focus mode is [AF+MF], you can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring while half-pressing the shutter button after AF has been performed. (Full-time manual focus)

Magnification and Shooting Distance

Magnification is the ratio of the subject's size to the image size on the sensor.

Shooting distance is the distance from the imaging plane mark [⚪] on the camera's top to the subject.

At the shortest shooting distance, the distance from the front of the lens to the subject (working distance) is 1.8cm in Normal Shooting Mode and 1.3cm in Super Macro Shooting Mode.

Image Stabilization Function

This lens is equipped with an image stabilization function.

When using the image stabilization function, it corrects slight camera movements (hand shake) during shooting. It also automatically adjusts image stabilization according to shooting conditions (e.g., shooting stationary subjects, panning). The image stabilization function can be turned ON/OFF on the camera side. Please refer to your camera's user manual.

• Diagram 1: Image of a circular object with text 'WAIKIKI 96815 boutique' with image stabilization 'On', showing a slightly blurred but stable image.
• Diagram 2: Image of the same object with image stabilization 'Off', showing a more pronounced blur.

This lens's image stabilization is effective for handheld shooting under the following conditions:

• Close-up (macro) shooting
• Dusk or indoor scenes, dimly lit places
• Museums, stages, or places where flash photography is prohibited
• Unstable footing situations
• Other situations where fast shutter speeds cannot be used
• Panning shots of moving subjects

Image Stabilization Function (cont.)

• As the shooting distance shortens, the effectiveness of image stabilization decreases.
• Subject blur caused by subject movement cannot be corrected.
• For Bulb (long exposure) shooting, set the image stabilization function to [Off]. If set to [On], it may cause the image stabilization function to malfunction.
• When shooting from moving vehicles or similar, the image stabilization effect may not be fully obtained.
• When the image stabilization function is set to [On], battery consumption increases, reducing the number of shots and video recording time compared to when it is [Off].
• For shooting stationary subjects, image stabilization is performed in all directions.
• For panning shots, horizontal panning corrects vertical shake, and vertical panning corrects horizontal shake.
• Shooting with a tripod is possible without issues, but it is recommended to set the image stabilization function to [Off] to conserve battery power.
• Shooting with a monopod also provides similar image stabilization effects to handheld shooting, but the effectiveness may decrease depending on shooting conditions.

Close-up (Macro) Shooting by Hand

Holding the Camera Firmly

When shooting close-up (macro) handheld, hold the camera firmly as shown in the illustration to minimize camera shake and focus shift, and shoot carefully.

Shooting with Servo AF

For close-up (macro) shooting, it is recommended to set the camera's focus mode to Servo AF. For details, please refer to your camera's user manual.

• When shooting close-up (macro), please pay attention to the following:
  • Handshake has a greater effect than in general photography, so the image stabilization effect is reduced.
  • The depth of field becomes extremely shallow, and focus shift occurs due to the camera's forward/backward movement.
• Illustration 1: A person holding a camera with both elbows resting on a desk for stability.
• Illustration 2: A person holding a camera with their elbows supported by their knees.
• Illustration 3: A person holding a camera against a stable wall, using their body and arms for support.

Exposure for Close-up (Macro) Shooting

Determining Exposure

When shooting with TTL metering, the amount of light passing through the lens is measured, so exposure compensation is not necessary. AE (automatic exposure) shooting is possible with TTL metering at all shooting distances. Select any shooting mode and shoot after checking the shutter speed and aperture value.

Magnification and Effective FNo.

The aperture value displayed on the camera is for when the focus is at infinity (∞). The actual aperture (effective FNo.) becomes darker (the effective FNo. value increases) as the shooting distance gets closer (magnification increases). While this has little effect on exposure in general photography, the change in effective FNo. is significant in close-up (macro) shooting.

Subject conditions greatly influence the determination of correct exposure for close-up (macro) shooting.

Therefore, it is recommended to shoot with varying exposure or to check the captured images on the camera's LCD monitor while shooting.

For close-up (macro) shooting, Aperture-priority AE (Av) or Manual exposure (M) is recommended for easier adjustment of depth of field and exposure.

Exposure for Close-up (Macro) Shooting (cont.)

When determining exposure using an external light meter, add the following exposure multipliers for shooting.

* Upper row: 1/3 stop increments. Lower row: 1/2 stop increments. '-' indicates shooting is not possible.

LED Light

The LED light on the front of the lens serves as a shooting assist light for close-up (macro) photography, illuminating the subject. It is not for providing sufficient light in dark places.

The LED light illuminates only when the camera's power is on.

When using the LED light, remove the hood.

By lighting one side of the LED light, you can create shadows on the subject and capture photos with a sense of depth.

• Diagram of the Canon EF-M28mm lens showing the locations of LED Light A and LED Light B on the front.

1. Set the "Mode Change Ring" to Normal Shooting Mode or Super Macro Shooting Mode.
2. Press the LED Light Activation Button to turn on the LED light.

LED Light (cont.)

LED Light A / B Single-Sided Lighting

When the LED light is off, press and hold the LED Light Activation Button to activate single-sided lighting. When single-sided lighting is active, pressing the LED Light Activation Button briefly switches between single-sided lighting modes.

LED Light Dual-Sided Lighting

Briefly pressing the LED Light Activation Button switches the ON/OFF and intensity of dual-sided lighting.

• Flowchart 1: OFF → [Dual-sided lighting: Strong] → [Dual-sided lighting: Weak].
• Flowchart 2: OFF → [LED Light A side lighting: Strong] → [LED Light A side lighting: Weak] → [LED Light B side lighting: Strong] → [LED Light B side lighting: Weak].

Switching Between Dual-Sided and Single-Sided Lighting

When the LED light is on, press and hold the LED Light Activation Button to switch between dual-sided and single-sided lighting.

Hood

The LED light is a shooting assist light for close-up (macro) photography, used to improve shadows on the subject caused by the camera or lens. It is not for providing sufficient light in dark places.

• The LED light also turns off when the camera's power saving function (auto power off) is activated.
• If you turn off the camera or store the lens and then turn off the LED light, the lighting status will not be remembered.
• Turning on the LED light consumes more battery power, reducing the number of shots and video recording time compared to when it is off.
• When the hood is attached, the LED light may be obscured, so be careful not to forget to turn it off.
• Do not change the LED light status after half-pressing the shutter button and then shoot. Because the exposure is fixed when the shutter button is half-pressed, changing the LED light status afterward may result in non-standard exposure.
• *This may vary depending on the camera's metering and AF settings. For details, please refer to your camera's user manual.

Diagram 1: Shows the Canon EF-M28mm lens with the ES-22 hood attached. Diagram 2: Shows the lens with the hood attached and a lens cap on the hood.

The lens hood ES-22 has the following functions:

• Cuts unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust.
• Prevents the white ring on the front of the lens from appearing in images.
• Serves as an adapter for using filters.

Attach the hood correctly to the threaded mount at the front of the lens.

• Attaching the hood at an angle may scratch the lens exterior.
• If the hood is not attached correctly, vignetting (light fall-off at the edges of the image) may occur.
• When using the LED light, remove the hood.

Even with the hood attached, the lens cap can be attached to the front of the hood.

Filter (Optional)

Filters are attached to the filter attachment thread (φ43mm) at the front of the hood.

1. Attach the hood.
2. Attach the filter to the front of the hood.

• Filters cannot be used without the hood attached.
• Only one filter can be used at a time.

Specifications

* Upper row: 1/3 stop increments. Lower row: 1/2 stop increments. '-' indicates shooting is not possible.

The focal length equivalent for a 35mm format is 45mm.

The lens length is measured from the mount surface to the lens tip. The length with the included lens cap and dust cap attached is +25.8mm with the hood attached, and +20.0mm without the hood.

Dimensions and weight are for the main unit only.

Extenders and extension tubes cannot be used.

Aperture values are set on the camera side.

All data is based on Canon's standards.

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Repair Service Information

1. Repairs after the warranty period has expired are generally subject to a fee. Customers are responsible for shipping costs.
2. The repair service period for this product is 7 years from the date of manufacture. Canon may, at its discretion, replace the product with a unit of the same model or a product of similar specifications. In the case of replacement with a similar model, consumables or accessories may not be compatible.
3. When sending a product for repair, please attach images of the photographed area and clearly indicate the repair location, ensuring adequate packaging.

Canon EF Lens Homepage: canon.jp/ef

Canon Customer Support Center: 050-555-90002 (Direct)

Reception Hours: Weekdays/Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Jan 1-3)

* For users calling from overseas or unable to use 050 numbers, please call 043-211-9556.

* Reception hours are subject to change without notice. We appreciate your understanding.