Why do Canon EF-M lenses still hold their value?

[fonolko1]

Can someone explain to me how this works? Ef-m is a discontinued system, you can't buy anything new anymore, more or less people are getting rid of cameras and lenses to invest in new systems, but still the lenses are not that much cheaper than they were before the system was discontinued? How does the lens economy work?

[Waddizzle]

“ Canon never really convinced people they were all in on the M system. The mount wasn't good (too small) and why we have the RF mount for the R series. The M was simply a stop gap to the R series while it was being created. A Powershot on steroids, a Powershot that had interchangeable lens ability. This unwarranted popularity won't last.“

You forgot one of the biggest selling points.  You could use EF/EF-S glass.  I found it great for street photography without looking like Joe”the Pro” Photographer. 

The M series was also popular with video content creators, including many YouTubers.

[wq9nsc]

I bought a M6 Mark II purely to have a convenient camera for travel via air because I hate phone cameras and I don't want to carry my 1 series bodies and L series glass unless it is a serious photo trip.  The M series is extremely light and compact and provides to me the right mix of performance and convenience for casual trips.

The build quality and reliability obviously doesn't match my 1DX series DSLR gear but I am not convinced the R line does either...

Rodger

[ebiggs1]

"I don't own an iPhone but my better half does and I know it's difficult to go to a large format print, it simply doesn't have the detail."

Never misjudge and underestimate the ability of a iPhone especially the newest models.

[March411]

Ya, not an Apple guy Ernie but you may have more insight then I do with the iPhone. We've done some side by side and to my eye it always looks like the details get soft on the iPhone, landscapes with trees are the worst. But I wear glasses, maybe it's time for a new prescription.

I only swapped my M50 for the R50 because I knew there would be more glass available in the future. As Waddizzle mentioned, it is a small and unobtrusive camera that produces some great captures.

My wife and I were sitting on our balcony in Mexico, I grabbed this with my M50 and Sigma 18-300mm, the wife tried it with her Iphone and it was a bust. 

 

[JFG]

I agree with ebbiggs1,

I don't own an iPhone, however I do own a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and it's incredible the photos one can take with it.  There are telephoto and wide angle lenses that one can attach to it.  One can shoot in JPEG or RAW as desired.  As for enlargement The Galaxy S24 Ultra captures high-resolution images, typically at 50MP or 200MP depending on your settings. The degree to which you can enlarge a photo while maintaining quality depends on several factors:

- Starting resolution: A 200MP image provides significantly more detail than a 50MP image.

- Post-processing techniques: Using AI-based upscaling tools like Topaz Gigapixel AI or Adobe Super Resolution can help enlarge without losing detail.

- Viewing distance: A large print might not look sharp up close but could appear crisp when viewed from a distance.

- Noise and sharpening: If the image has noticeable noise, enlarging it could amplify those imperfections.

A 200MP image can be printed at approximately 24x36 inches at 300 dpi, or much larger at lower resolutions (e.g., billboard-sized prints). For extreme enlargements beyond this, AI-powered upscaling is often necessary.  

Of course a full frame camera will do much better. 

Like my dady always told me, never underestimate or overestimate and always do your research. 👍

[ebiggs1]

"Ya, not an Apple guy ..."

Marc one thing we have in common, I am not an Apple guy either as a matter of fact I wouldn't have a Mac computer if you gave it to me. But truth be known I am not a Microsoft fan either, it's just the lesser of two evils.

However you have to bow to the facts and they are what they are. BTW, I would have a M series if you gave it to me but I would never buy one! I have and love my Powershots.