My adventure in photography started with a Canon XSi and the kit lens. I took some great photographs with it. I then bought the 50 mm f1.8 II an I took great photographs with that. I moved on to a Canon T2i, which was an incremental improvement. My dream was to buy the Canon 5D Mark II and some great lenses. I finally did. For wide angle, I bought the 17-40mm L for $740. After enjoying my 5D, I saw a deal to buy an import version of the EOS M with the 22mm f2 lens for $250 total. I knew I already had a great camera, but I thought it would be fun to have something more compact for the price. I am stunned that I often like the pictures taken with my $250 EOS M with the EF-M 22mm almost as much, if not as much outright, as my $2500 5D Mark II with the 17-40mmL F4 lens. As long as you are ok with the EOS M being a little slow....I mostly use it for shots I am using a tripod anyway.....then you are fine....great bargain.

I read this comprehensive review before purchase and you should too:http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/canon-eos-m/canon-eos-mA.HTMI'm an amatuer photog for more than 40 years. Until recently, my only concession to digital photography was the purchase of inexpensive Canon point-n-shoots. As film photography has become a greater burden and digital has caught up in terms of quality while surpassing in convenience and affordability, my discovery of this little gem at a bargain price was perfect timing. Adding a $15 adapter, I can use may ancient but excellent FD mount Canon lenses - think F1 and AE-1 cameras. Auto-focus speed doesn't matter to me because I still prefer to manually set almost everything. That said, the AF performance of the EOS M seems equivalent to that of my son's Nikon 1.My purchases for my entry into serious digital photography to date include: the EOS M with Speedlite 90EX and EOS M 18-55mm IS lense: an SD card (PNY 64 GB High Speed SDXC Class 10): a spare battery (Opteka LP-E12 LPE12 2000mAh Battery Pack): a lense adapter (Fotasy Canon FD Lens to EOS M Lens); and a neck strap (OP/TECH USA System Connector Super Pro A).

If you want to use your old FD lenses, this is one of the best choices. All you need is an adapter ring "Fotasy Canon FD FL Lens to Canon EOS M". The pictures turn out great, you just have to get used to the manual adjustment but there is an automatic ISO adjustment to help, if you want.

Using this lens on an old 5D Classic and the focus is spot on 95% of the time even at f1.8. the lens is adequately sharp and is leaps and bounds better than the old 50mm 1.8 II in terms of build and focusing. I even like this lens better than the 50mm 1.4 due to the focus accuracy of this lens. this is the best $125 you can spend if you are a Canon shooter and everyone should own one. Hats off to Canon for keeping the pricing where they did. this lens is easily a bargain at twice the price.

Got this for my Canon 5D IV and Canon 50mm 1.4 lens combo, and it does not impede any image quality. Pretty happy with the results, and glad that I can keep dust and fingerprints away from the actual lens.

I use this lens at all of my weddings. Excellent wide view, especially on the Canon 5D mark ii. I highly recommend this lens!

I purchased a Canon FD to Leica M adapter in order to get some more use out of my 17mm Canon lens. I’m pretty impressed with it so far. It seems considerably better quality than the cheap imported adapters, and not as expensive as a Novoflex. The lens hooks up solid and it feels solid on the camera body. I will most likely try some of their other adapters as necessary.

I wanted a 50mm prime to use on my canon 5D to take portraits. Having read reviews for a few months this f1.8 was consistently rated the best for the money. The f1.4 (£400) and f1.2 (£1200) do give marginally better images but overall I would say this lens is more than adequate for a serious amateur. As can be seen from the photos of my grandson Charlie a head and shoulders portrait has tremendous depth. Highly recommended lens.