1st Shot

I put the little lens on my 40D and swung the dial to the little green box. (it never goes there!)

Just fixed the minimal red-eye in Lightroom 3 and exported it with no sharpening, or anything else. I selected 1024 pixels as the max size. There were no other changes performed in the s/w.

EXIF:

Model - Canon EOS 40D
ExposureTime - 1/60 seconds
ExposureProgram - Normal program
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/60 seconds
ApertureValue - F 4.00
SubjectDistance - 1.78 m
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Flash fired, Compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 40 mm
ExposureMode - Auto
White Balance - Auto

At those settings and distance, I have a depth of field of about 1 foot. About 6 inches in front and 6 inches behind.

It is a little tight for standard but more useful than the 50mm.

Happy so far!

The pancake has arrived!

Here are some quick shots from my phone of the new lens on my cameras and in comparison to some other lenses. It barely protrudes past the grip and built in flash.

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It is a cute lens – so small! Well built and the auto focus is neither slow and loud or quick and silent – somewhere in the middle – very acceptable for the price. Nice metal lens mount, and similar finish to the Canon 100mm f/2.8 IS macro – pebbled solid black plastic. (not like the 50mm f/1.8 – cheap smooth black plastic)

I cannot wait to take it for a proper test drive!

Hooray! It’s on its way!

Can you say ‘pancake’? I took the (small) plunge an ordered a Canon 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens – I should have it tomorrow!

The reviews are great – and it is relatively cheap ($229 CAD), I think it may replace my 50mm f/1.8. I have been looking for something a little more close to standard (about 31mm on an APS-C sensor) but either didn’t want to shell out the money, or questioned the quality and usefulness.

According the reviews, this gives me quality for a great price. Also it is a full frame lens, and is very small (1” thick) and closer to standard view for my camera (still a little long at ~ 64mm).

I think it will make a great addition to my Canon 40D (without the grip), it will be small(er) and light(er). Not really point and shoot, but smaller than the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS + a gripped body….