Lens type | Normal |
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Lens mount | Canon EF |
Aperture max | 2.8 |
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Aperture min | 22 |
Aperture ring | no |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
Construction | Fixed |
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Elements | 6 |
Groups | 4 |
Special elements / coatings | 1 Aspherical element |
Weight | 4.59 oz |
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Diameter | 2.69 in |
Length | 0.9 in |
Filter size | 2.05 in |
Max Format size | Full-frame |
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Focal length | < 40 |
Maximum magnification | 0.18 x |
Image stabilisation | no |
Focus method |
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Autofocus | yes |
Autofocus motor type | STP |
Full-time Manual focusing | yes |
Closest focusing distance | 0.3 |
Distance scale | no |
Depth of field (DoF) scale | no |
Colour of product | Black |
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Tripod collar | no |
Hood supplied | no |
Filter thread | yes |
Sealing | no |
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.
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Review
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM - APS-C Format Review
Announced this past June alongside the Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR camera, the new Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-slim, entry-level pancake lens that uses Canon’s Stepping Motor Technology (STM) to enable extra-quiet continuous autofocus, making it well-suited for video shooting.
Looking for a Canon 40mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.
The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is a low-profile lens for street photography, suited for full-frame cameras
Pancake lenses have come into some popularity in recent years, and Canon has answered with their own version, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM. Some may question the point of a fixed lens that is only f/2.8 these days, but there are plenty of reasons to pick up a lens such as this. I have quite enjoyed my time with the lens so far, and I am looking forward to spending a lot of time with it in the future. Read on for my review of this little (and I do mean little) lens.
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