Used Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens
- 40mm
- Prime
- Canon EF Mount
£119 Sold
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateExcellent, little signs of use, optics perferct
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- lens cap/back cap
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The details
At a glance: Ultra-slim 40mm f/2.8 pancake prime for Canon EF-mount DSLRs, with quiet STM autofocus.
About this lens
Canon's EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, released in 2012, is a standard prime whose standout feature is its ultra-compact pancake build - the thinnest, lightest lens in the EF range. Its stepper-motor (STM) focusing gives smooth, near-silent autofocus that suits both stills and video.
Build & handling
| Minimum focus distance | 0.30m |
|---|---|
| Maximum magnification | 0.18x |
| Filter thread | 52mm |
| Weight | 130g |
| Depth (pancake) | 22.8mm |
| Lens construction | 6 elements in 4 groups |
Works with
- Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLRs
- Canon APS-C (EF-S) DSLRs
- Canon EOS R mirrorless via EF-EOS R adapter
Best for
This is a lens for photographers who want to travel light or stay discreet - a slim walk-around and street prime that barely adds bulk to a DSLR body. On a full-frame Canon it gives a natural, slightly-wide standard view; on an APS-C body the 1.6x crop makes it behave like roughly a 64mm short portrait lens, so it doubles as a compact everyday alternative to a chunkier 50mm.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLRs?
Yes. As a full-frame EF lens it fits both. On full-frame it gives a 40mm standard view; on an APS-C body the 1.6x crop makes the field of view roughly equivalent to a 64mm lens.
Is the autofocus quiet enough for video?
Yes. The STM (stepper motor) focusing is designed for smooth, near-silent refocusing, which makes it well suited to movie recording as well as stills.
What filter size does it take?
It uses 52mm screw-in filters.
Can I use it on a Canon mirrorless body?
Yes, via Canon's EF-EOS R mount adapter, which lets EF lenses mount on EOS R-series cameras.
Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?
Yes, via the Canon EF-EOS R adapter. Autofocus and IS are preserved, and the lens functions normally on R, R5, R6, R7, R8, R50 and other RF bodies.
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