Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1115 reviews of Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and design are overall positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 82/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 user reviews of Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and price are also appreciated. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 404 user reviews of Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM was announced in June 2012, alongside the EOS 650D (Rebel T4i) SLR and EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom. These two lenses were Canon's first to use a linear stepper motor for focusing, giving rise to the 'STM' designation; this...

Very good optics ; Tiny size ; Silent autofocus ; Responsive electronic manual focus ; Decent construction ; Low price

Can be susceptible to flare ; No lens hood supplied ; AF speed isn't the fastest

The EF 40mm f/2.8 STM offers excellent image quality in a tiny, well-made package. For APS-C users it provides a great carry-everywhere complement to a kit zoom, and for full frame shooters it's an excellent general-purpose 'normal' lens. The STM motor...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

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.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens Review

Is the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know about the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

Feb, 2021

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Review

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is an appealingly simple, compact and capable lens that's equally at home on an APS-C or full-frame DSLR camera. It's also very cheap, making it a worthy addition to any EOS user's camera bag.

Jun, 2013

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Review

It's impressive what Canon has managed to pack into a very small package here. Excellent results for sharpness, CA and distortion, and only some corner shading when used wide open on full-frame - which you could call the "character" of this lens.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : cgarrard (alphamountworld.com)

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...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM review

Canon debuts its STM focusing motor

Although it's not an 'L' lens, the new 40mm Canon optic feels nicely put together and has a reasonable weight.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens Review

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens is fairly unique for Canon cameras. Its compact, ultra-slim and lightweight design is quite impressive in relation to its optimal performance. If you are looking for a normal everyday lens with decent performance, this...

Dec, 2012

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