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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
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Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS IF UMC Lens
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The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is a pancake prime lens for APS-C and full-frame DSLR cameras. Offering continuous AF while capturing video with compatible cameras, the ultra-slim Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM retails for just £229.99 / €279.99 / $199.99. Read our in-depth Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM review complete with full-size sample images to find out if it's worth the modest outlay.Read more
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Image properties

Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
N/A
Focal length< 40< 50< 24
Maximum magnification0.18 x0.15 x
N/A
Image stabilisationnono
N/A

Aperture

Aperture max2.81.4
N/A
Aperture min2222
N/A
Aperture ringnono
N/A
Number of diaphragm blades788

Focus

Focus method
  • Internal
  • Unit
Unit
N/A
Autofocusyesyes
N/A
Autofocus motor type
STP
Ultrasonic
N/A
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
N/A
Closest focusing distance0.30.450.25
Distance scaleno
N/A
N/A
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
N/A
Hood suppliednoyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
N/A
Sealingnono
N/A
Body materials
N/A
  • Plastic
  • Metal
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.59 oz10.23 oz20.46 oz
Diameter2.69 in2.91 in3.27 in
Length0.9 in1.99 in3.84 in
Filter size2.05 in2.91 in3.03 in

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