Canon 40 mm / F 2,8 EF STM

Canon 40 mm / F 2,8 EF STM
alaAverage 4.2

47 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 5 expert reviews and 42 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is Sep 5, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 124479 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

 

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM ($199.99 direct) lens is one of the smallest you'll find for Canon cameras. Its pancake design barely juts out from a camera when mounted. It can be used on full-frame and APS-C D-SLRs, and provides smooth autofocus for...

Extremely compact. Very sharp. Minimal distortion. Inexpensive. STM focus motor

Focus-by-wire design. Modest f/2.8 aperture

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM barely juts out from your camera, but is capable of capturing some impressive images.

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Canon EF 40mm STM f/2.8 Lens Review Posted

 

I actually went out and bought one of these today. I did try it out in the store first, and at $200 it was really hard to think of a reason not to buy it. The only defect I see wide open is vignetting. Edge to edge sharpness is very good. Focus speed...

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Great for Novice users!

 

I recently bought my first DSLR camera & have been enjoying photographing my family. I bought this lens based upon the small size and excellent reviews. I LOVE it! It's easy to carry, and the picture quality is awesome. I haven't taken it off my camera...

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Great Portrait Lens for the money!

 

I had couple gift cards laying around and decided to use them towards the purchase of this pancake lens. That was a great decision! If you read the reviews, some 50mm owners are upgrading to this lens if they don't want to shell out a lot of money on...

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Fast delivery thanks..

 

very fast delivery..I like the the lens ..It will be on my 7d the whole time..pictures are amazing..I like the Bokeh since I like to shoot in portrait mode..fantastic lens...I would surely recommend this to my friends..

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM review by dugong5pm

 

this is not the lens for everyone. Some might want faster lens or even the L-brand. For me, this one is a PERFECT lens for street. Optically superb & sleek design. Nobody's gonna be intimidated with this tiny lens. a perfect lens for fullframe sensors.

sleek, very light, SHARP! nice build quality. beautiful

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Great low price addition

 

Keep it on my backup camera under the back seat of my car so I always have a camera no matter what. Is small, but image quality is very good. Better to have a decent image than none at all. Not a substitute for a pro lens but way better than having no...

Easily Interchangeable","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Lightweight

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Excellent Value, Every Canon Owner Needs

 

This lens is a great value all around with good image quality and a high degree of usefulness at a decent price.

Compact ; Fast Focus ; Good image quality ; Great Value ; Portable

Dark Around the Edges ; Soft Around the Edges

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Excellent Value, Every Canon Owner Needs

 

This lens is a great value all around with good image quality and a high degree of usefulness at a decent price.

Compact ; Fast Focus ; Good image quality ; Great Value ; Portable

Dark Around the Edges ; Soft Around the Edges

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Canon EF40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens, Canon Authorized

 

Product Specifications

Configuration

Autofocus: Yes
Image Stabiliser: No

General Features

3D: No
Bayonet Compatibility:Canon
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