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Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Review

Main Features

  • 40mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 130g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 22mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.18x
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$179

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Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Overview
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 40mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this is a fast lens.
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Price $179.00
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 40mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 4
Special Elements 1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unit
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 130g
Diameter 68mm
Length 22mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
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