Cannon EF 40mm

f/2.8 Prime DSLR Lens  9/10

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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 DSLR Camera Lens
This is one of the smallest and most lightweight lenses out there. It’s pretty impressive. It is a prime lens, so there is no zoom. This means you will have to be creative in how you frame each and every image. The 40mm focal length is good for general shooting while you are out and about in town or on a hike. The wide f/2.8 aperture means you are going to get good low light performance and a shallow depth of field. When this lens is on your camera, it looks and feels like nothing is there. That is probably one of the best features in this lens. You can find this ultra portable lens for $199.99.

Quick Specs

  • For EF and EF-S mounts
  • 52mm filter threads
  • 0.98ft closest focus distance
  • Stepping Motor for quiet auto focus during video recording
  • 4.6 ounces
Strengths

The size of this lens is excellent for photographers on the go or those who try to keep the weight of their kit a light as possible

The close focus distance is a big plus for close ups

Picture quality is excellent for such a small and compact lens

Weaknesses

The lack of zoom can be a hindrance in some situations

Auto focus during video recording is picked up from the cameras internal mic and results in grinding noises on the track

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Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera… See more about Brian