The EF-15–45mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM from Canon is a compact, stylish zoom lens for the EOS M series digital cameras.A special retraction mechanism shortens the length of the lens to just 1.76 inches (44.5mm) when the camera is off, to help make carrying and storing the lens and camera even easier.The quiet stepping motor (STM) design helps ensure low-noise focusing that’s ideal for recording movies.The 35mm-equivalent 24–72mm range combines a wide angle for landscapes and big group photos, with a telephoto zoom for close-ups and detailed headshots.Carefully designed lens placement and special Canon coatings help keep ghosting and other lens flare from your images.The integral image stabilization (up to 3.5 stops faster) can help capture sharp images, even in low light and while taking panoramas.Like other Canon EF-M lenses, the EF-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.