40mm f/2.8 is now available in SG for sale (at cathay photo today saw it..)

[joshua182]

what is the point of a tiny lens on all your 1Ds and 5DMKIIIs boys! Bring out the big guns! They should be vying to make bigger, not smaller lenses!

 

[edutilos-]

what is the point of a tiny lens on all your 1Ds and 5DMKIIIs boys! Bring out the big guns! They should be vying to make bigger, not smaller lenses!

Yes, I agree, every lens should be 10 kg and 2 meters long to make sure everyone knows how professional you are.

 

[joshua182]

Yes, I agree, every lens should be 10 kg and 2 meters long to make sure everyone knows how professional you are.

Yes and they should make the damned red ring bigger, it's so small and unassuming. I need it to be loud and attention seeking, perhaps the most favorable solution would be the lens body to be completely red. Hm. I wonder if canon is listening! :Rage.!

 

[edutilos-]

Yes and they should make the damned red ring bigger, it's so small and unassuming. I need it to be loud and attention seeking, perhaps the most favorable solution would be the lens body to be completely red. Hm. I wonder if canon is listening! :Rage.!

Completely red? No, it should be decorated with numerous LED lights and have a loudspeaker announcing in a calm voice that 'This is a L lens. Please note. This is a L lens..'

 

[Halfmoon]

Yes, I agree, every lens should be 10 kg and 2 meters long to make sure everyone knows how professional you are.

I agree..... local consumers only recognizes by the size of the lens...........

If you use a tiny lens, they think you are just a amatuer...

If you use a M9, they think you are too poor to afford 2 DSLR.......

Oh..... by the way.... I feel nowadays... the consumer also no longer judge a photographer by the picture...... or images.......

 

[Halfmoon]

Completely red? No, it should be decorated with numerous LED lights and have a loudspeaker announcing in a calm voice that 'This is a L lens. Please note. This is a L lens..'

Yes... like Audi...... and emit a red LED light..... to reflect the L status!!!!

 

[raydio]

Already we have two great lenses in 35 f/2 and 50 f/1.4. Even the cheapest 5m f/1.8 is a capable lens.

Unable to understand rationale of a 40 f/2.8 version. For what?

I agree with this. IMHO it's a fine lens for a full frame but what does it offer that the 50 f/1.8 can't other than size? Even the aperture for low light is superior with the 50mm.

Perhaps if someone could compare field of view (FOV) between the 40mm pancake lens and the 50mm el cheapo lens, then there may be an application. In terms of weight both are light. IQ and bokeh in both are similar. The only 2 things that may differentiate both from each other are, 1. size and 2. FOV.

In my opinion, if the 50mm is left in your bag most of the time, then the 40mm will likely be left there too. This is why I don't plan to buy this lens.

 

[neech7]

This lens has its merits over the 50 f/1.8 II:

1. Physically slightly smaller
2. Quieter, faster and smoother AF
3. Seven round aperture blades for better bokeh
4. Metal mount, as opposed to plastic
5. Better build, comparable to 85mm f/1.8
6. Slightly wider
7. Better IQ, according to MTF charts. Sharp wide open, unlike the 50 f/1.8

Look, not everyone buying this lens already own one of the 50mm or 35mm. I don't have any of those lenses. So with the above points listed, the choice for the new 40mm is a no brainier.

I agree with this. IMHO it's a fine lens for a full frame but what does it offer that the 50 f/1.8 can't other than size? Even the aperture for low light is superior with the 50mm.

Perhaps if someone could compare field of view (FOV) between the 40mm pancake lens and the 50mm el cheapo lens, then there may be an application. In terms of weight both are light. IQ and bokeh in both are similar. The only 2 things that may differentiate both from each other are, 1. size and 2. FOV.

In my opinion, if the 50mm is left in your bag most of the time, then the 40mm will likely be left there too. This is why I don't plan to buy this lens.

 

[neech7]

Why did you buy from B&H? Unless you're living int he US? You save $18 but lose the local warranty and you have to wait for it to arrive…

Yeah, I live in the US now.

 

[SNAPDINER]

This lens is made specially for the 650D and future models that enables autofocus whilst filming. With other existing models, one needs to manually focus and normally buy the follow focus system to turn the focus ring for minimal shake...and that is costly. So all in all, it is a very cheap buy for those who use the video mode regularly. Being light helps a lot for the cameraman who does video the whole day. I normally use my 16-35mm for video and it is tough raising the camera with the lens the whole day. So in a way, it is not so much fair to comparie between the 40mm n 50mm 1.8. Side by side specs comparison can be done at Canon Singapire website.

 

[raydio]

This lens has its merits over the 50 f/1.8 II:

1. Physically slightly smaller
2. Quieter, faster and smoother AF
3. Seven round aperture blades for better bokeh
4. Metal mount, as opposed to plastic
5. Better build, comparable to 85mm f/1.8
6. Slightly wider
7. Better IQ, according to MTF charts. Sharp wide open, unlike the 50 f/1.8

Look, not everyone buying this lens already own one of the 50mm or 35mm. I don't have any of those lenses. So with the above points listed, the choice for the new 40mm is a no brainier.

This lens is made specially for the 650D and future models that enables autofocus whilst filming. With other existing models, one needs to manually focus and normally buy the follow focus system to turn the focus ring for minimal shake...and that is costly. So all in all, it is a very cheap buy for those who use the video mode regularly. Being light helps a lot for the cameraman who does video the whole day. I normally use my 16-35mm for video and it is tough raising the camera with the lens the whole day. So in a way, it is not so much fair to comparie between the 40mm n 50mm 1.8. Side by side specs comparison can be done at Canon Singapire website.

You both make good points. I didn't think of the video aspect and of course if someone doesn't already have the 30 or 50mm lens then it makes sense. I stand corrected.

 

[chengpenguin]

Personally I bought this lens as a lens that allows me to bring my 5D3 to work everyday. Currently I do have the 35L and 50L but they are bulky beasts. A pretty decent lens for a decent price

 

[spinworkxroy]

Already we have two great lenses in 35 f/2 and 50 f/1.4. Even the cheapest 5m f/1.8 is a capable lens.

Unable to understand rationale of a 40 f/2.8 version. For what?

Here's what i bought this lens for.

Firstly, on occasion when i go out for dinner or just a quick outing, i don't want to bring a big camera with a big lens and unfortunately i don't own a P&S or mirrorless camera, all i have is a 5D3 so this lens does make the camera much thinner to fit into bags that aren't camera bags. I do own the 50 f1.4 but i don't always want to bring that out..it's not heavy but it still adds to the size quite a fair bit.

Secondly, i never leave a lens on the body because it takes up too much space in the bag or drybox. But because of this, everytime i want to do a quick shot, i will have to fit a lens onto the body before i can, take the shot, remove the lens, keep the camera…this whole process takes time. With the 40mm, i intend to leave it on permanently somewhat like a body cap…so when i do need to take quick shots, i don't have to meddle with changing lens just to do so..there's already one on the body.
Yes, i know people are going to say you can always just leave the 50mm on permanently..but the way i configure my camera bag, the body only fits without a lens on..i believe many people configure their bags the same way.

Lastly, NO i do not always have the 50mm in my bag. Many people do bring it out all the time but i don't. I only bring what i intend to use on that day..so i don't always have a 50mm..But if the 40mm is on the body permanently, then well i will have something along the lines of the 50 all the time and not take up anymore space in the bag. So yea, that's WHY i bought the 40mm lens..it's not going to replace any of my lenses..but it's something that's good to have and serves my purpose

 

[TWmilkteaTW]

what is the point of a tiny lens on all your 1Ds and 5DMKIIIs boys! Bring out the big guns! They should be vying to make bigger, not smaller lenses!

Almost the same logic like those people who think...as long my gear/equipment looks big.. im look better and more professional..buy big camera or small camera then buy a battery grip just to make it look bigger..etc

Amuse me.

 

[neech7]

Almost the same logic like those people who think...as long my gear/equipment looks big.. im look better and more professional..buy big camera or small camera then buy a battery grip just to make it look bigger..etc

Amuse me.

I am counting on this lens to give my subjects the impression that I have a 'lousy' camera that seems non intimidating, so they will loosen up and let me take more natural photos of them. When I am out and about with my 70-200 II, people around me would either tense up because I was holding a big, white lens and camera, or they will come up to me and start asking how much is it, or WHAT is it. Either way, no hope of taking some good pictures of people at ease.

 

[raydio]

All good points made in support of the 40mm.

 

[slim86]

decided to save and buy this lens after reading all comments and feedbacks on this thread and that other one.. i dont have a 50mm now.. so this should be a good choice to my portrait needs as currently i use f4 lens.. confirm buy soon.. very soon
thanks all!

 

[maldito]

Personally I bought this lens as a lens that allows me to bring my 5D3 to work everyday. Currently I do have the 35L and 50L but they are bulky beasts. A pretty decent lens for a decent price

You should be a professional photographer by bringing tour gear to work everyday

 

[iamnubie]

I bring my gear everyday and i'm not pro, there's a lot of time i found good moment and missed it because i didn't bring my cam, yes i can use the phone but it's different quality

 

[chengpenguin]

You should be a professional photographer by bringing tour gear to work everyday

I don't think one needs to be a professional to bring their DSLR to work everyday.