Product Comparison: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM vs Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
A unique and indispensable addition to Canon's series of EF lenses, the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM offers an ultra-slim and lightweight design. Incredibly compact in size, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM delivers high image quality from the center to the periphery thanks to its advanced lens configuration including an aspherical element, a bright 2.8 aperture, and optimized coatings that minimize ghosting and flare while providing exceptional color balance.
An affordable, high quality lens that's perfect for creative portraits and low-light photos. Blur backgrounds to make your subject stand out, and enjoy smooth near-silent STM focusing when shooting movies.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
40 millimeters
50 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
40 millimeters
50 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Canon DSLR Lens
- The lens now has a metal mount, which gives it an all better look and a bit more sturdiness in the hand.
- Now the mount it metal where before it was plastic like the rest of the lens.
- The focus ring is a actually usable for people without hobbit hands and the back has a metal mount. The build quality makes it look like a professional lens too so no more walking around embarrassed at the sight of expensive DSLR with a plasticy lens on.
- Metal mount makes this feel more solid and less fragile.
Size & Weight
Height
2.7 in.
2.7 in.
Width
2.7 in.
2.7 in.
Depth
0.9 in.
1.6 in.
Weight
4.58 oz.
5.7 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Canon DSLR Lens
- On the rear of the lens we now have a metallic mount, something I’m so glad to see. Moving up from the plastic mount has increased it’s weight slightly, but also hugely increases the longevity of this lens.
- The lens is not so large that it would bother anyone & the weight is just right in my opinion.
- It is so easy to run around with and shoot great photos Light-weight, fast focus, and good for low-light situations.
- You can not get a better value for this price range, solid feeling, not to plastic feel but it is a bit on the lighter side feels looks like it should feel heavier but still a good enough weight to feel like it is solid.
- This lens is light weight, super sharp, and has amazing bokeh.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8 in.
13.78 in.
Field Of View
57°30'
46°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Canon DSLR Lens
- Manual focus also works nicely but you have to switch it to MF on the lens only then will it work.
- The Auto-Focus is fairly quick. Of course there is quicker out there but not at this price point. The image quality is clear. The lens is not so large that it would bother anyone & the weight is just right in my opinion.
- This is a great lens. It is so easy to run around with and shoot great photos Light-weight, fast focus, and good for low-light situations.
- The only thing I wish it had is the depth of field gauge so I can set it up for zone focus in manual mode.
- Auto focus is a little noisy, no problem for photos... But for video don't plan on using any audio from the camera or a mic on the hot shoe mount...
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
Full-Frame
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
6 elements in 4 groups
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
49 millimeters
Extras
Versatile focal length for capturing crystal clear shots, 0.98' minimum focusing distance, Compatible with most Canon EOS cameras
Redeveloped physical design, An STM stepping AF motor realizes smooth, near-silent autofocus
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Canon DSLR Lens
- Plus the STM motor is much quieter than the previous generation lens.
- Focus is achieved by front element extension (nested barrel. The STM motor is quieter than the prior model, albeit not completely silent.
- Again the STM is a bit loud and the focus a bit slow but for the price and the quality of this lens, it is completely justifiable.
- I love the soft whirl of a defocused background, and this seven-blade diaphragm does not disappoint, rendering smooth bokeh and pleasantly round specular highlights.
- Only downside I might say is that the focus ring doesn't directly adjust the focal elements, its more of a slightly delayed electronic feel - however, that is what STM means, I just didn't know that.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
125.99 $
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