As of the time of this review, Canon's mirrorless system is solely targeting the budget market and despite a less then attractive overall system, they seem to be surprisingly successful with this strategy ... if we can believe their marketeers (...).

Conclusions The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a pretty typical example of a starter zoom lens. It doesn't offer the build quality or high-end optics of a premium zoom. Instead it makes compromises in order to manage a small size and a cost that allows it to be bundled with a camera body.

Compact; Crisp center; Wider coverage than other starter lenses; Optical stabilization

Narrow aperture; Noticeable distortion; Dim corners at 15mm; Soft edges; Plastic lens mount; Doesn't include lens hood

Canon doesn't have a lot of lenses available for its mirrorless system. That makes the existence of the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM ($299.99) a bit of a head scratcher—after all, the company already has a kit lens in the form of the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ($164.99 at Amazon) . But the 15-45mm is smaller and covers a wider field of view, making it a more appealing starter option. In that capacity it's a good lens when purchased in a bundle with a camera body, but EF-M 18-55mm owners probably don't want spend full price to add it to their kit. The EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is a stronger option if you want to buy a wider lens. DesignThe 15-45mm ($299.00 at Amazon)  features a collapsible design, measuring about 1.8 by 2.4 inches (HD) at its smallest, and extending its height by an inch to an inch and a half when ready to shoot. The barrel and mount are plastic and finished in your choice of silver or black, so it weighs just 4.6 ounces. It supports 49mm front filters. The...

The Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is a solid starter lens, but don't pay full price for it.

Compact; Crisp center; Wider coverage than other starter lenses; Optical stabilization

Narrow aperture; Noticeable distortion; Dim corners at 15mm; Soft edges; Plastic lens mount; Doesn't include lens hood

Lens fits camera and works great. I thought it would be heavier but it's light weight due to the material it's made of.

Good wide angle for everyday use. Image quality is not the best but it's a kit lens so you might not expect either. The sharpness is a good bit from my other lens. However, chromatic aberration and distortion do not seem to be a problem. But I'm far from an expert on the subject.

This is the lens that came with the EOS-M10 which I purchased for my wife. I love the focal range, considering that most of us spend over 90% of our efforts within this area. So just for curiosity's sake, I took this lens off the M10 and tried in on the likes of the M, M2, and M3.

Very light - yet has what I would call "quality" construction for the genre; Optical quality is actually much better than I had originally assumed when it was released; And the price is outstanding also.

All plastic construction, but that's par for the course now-a-days among many lenses being released at this price-point; In addition, I tend to forget to unlock the lens, causing me to have to go back to unlock it before you can shoot.

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades