Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens
$169
$169 about 7 years ago

Features Highlight  - The slimmest EF lens with merely 22.8mm thickness and weights only 130g to give superb mobility - Newly developed 6 elements in 4 groups optical lens construction - 1 high-precision Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lens element to achieve high image quality from the image center to periphery - Quiet and smooth continuous AF is supported in movie shooting and Live View shooting*1 by a thorough optimization of the continuous AF mechanism with the adoption of newly developed Stepping Motor (STM) - 7-blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh - New micro-stepping drive is used in the aperture control for quieter drive during movie shooting - 0.30m minimum focusing distance with 0.18x maximum magnification - Lens placement and coatings are optimized for digital cameras to ensure excellent color balance and minimize ghosting and flare         First Ultra Compact EF Standard Pancake Lens with merely 22.8mm thickness, which is as slim as a lens dust cap, and weights only 130g to give superb mobility for all types of snapshots. This pancake lens features 1 high-precision Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lens element to achieve high image quality from the image center to periphery. Quiet and smooth continuous AF is supported in movie shooting and Live View shooting*1 by a thorough optimization of the continuous AF mechanism with the adoption of newly developed Stepping Motor (STM). Together with 7-blade circular aperture design and the new micro-stepping drive used in the aperture control, quieter drive and beautiful bokeh can be expected for both photo and movie shooting. *1 Applicable to EOS 650D only (as of 8th June 2012)   Specification   Angle of View (diagonal) 57°30’ Lens Construction 6 elements in 4 groups Special Lens Elements 1 Aspherical lens element No. of Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular aperture) Minimum Aperture f/22 Closest Focusing Distance (m) 0.30m Maximum Magnification (x) 0.18x AF Actuator Stepping Motor (STM) Full-time Manual Focus Supported Image Stabilizer Not Supported Dust & Water Resistant* Not Supported Filter Diameter (mm) 52mm Length x Diameter (mm) 22.8 x 68.2 mm Weight (g) Approx. 130g Release Date Jun-12 Accessories    Maximum Magnification with 0.50x - 0.32x Extension Tube EF 12 II   Maximum Magnification with 0.88x – 0.70x Extension Tube EF 25 II   Focal Length with Extender EF 1.4X III / EF 2X III Not compatible Lens Hood ES-52 Lens Cap E-52 Lens Dust Cap Lens Dust Cap E Lens Case LP811     All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. * With EOS-1D Series and EOS-1V, however it is not recommended for use under rain.