Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM "Pancake"

[Pinchers of Peril]

Wow these pics are amazing. When this lens first came out I didn't even give it a second glance because I thought it was so random, but after seeing these pictures I actually sold my 35mm f2 and just ordered this lens. I think it will be a great walk around for when I want a small set up.

 

[phixional ninja]

I think it will be a great walk around for when I want a small set up.

I discovered that my 5D3 with the 40mm pancake will just fit in a Lowpro Edit 120. It's a tiny bag, I've found it great for sticking in a larger backpack or taking out with friends to a restaurant for stuff like this:

 

[CarlTN]

I bought the 40mm pancake lens with my 6D, and I like it a lot. Sharp to the corners wide open, nice color and contrast...not quite "L" quality, but the sharpness pretty much is. Distortion also seems low. Like others who have reviewed the lens at the various retail websites...I do find it to be a very tight fit when mounting. As it begins to feel tight, I slowly unscrew a bit, then twist tight again...and it feels like it's not wearing the mount out too much. I've mostly used other lenses with the 6D, but plan to use the little 40mm quite a bit more.

I also agree with the digital picture website's review, where they compare the 40mm pancake directly to the 50 f/1.8 ii. The 40 absolutely kills it in most every aspect other than f/stop. I'm glad I sold my "nifty fifty" over a year ago. I don't miss it. My Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 replaced it. It is almost beyond "L" quality...but it is a manual lens.

 

[dolina]

Nice to see photos of the Philippines here.


Namae by alabang, on Flickr

 

[wellfedCanuck]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wellfedcanuck/9001424131/#
6D, 40mm f2.8 1/200 ISO100

 

[CarlTN]

Sporgon, that's a great shot!

WellfedCanuck, cute dogs!

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Nice to see photos of the Philippines here.

Beautiful!

 

[verysimplejason]

This is such a great little vacation lens! And, according to FoCal, the second sharpest lens in my bag ahead of some L glass and my 50mm macro...

Here are some Jeepneys waiting at the ferry landing in Sabang... They always make me smile - like a Pixar film - I can just imagine them talking... ;D

Hey, that's in my province. Puerto Galera??? Those jeepneys... It's only in the Philippines.

 

[thismercifulfate]

I love this little lens! Here are some shots I took with it mounted on my 40D.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

I Walked Alone by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

 

[CarlTN]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

 

[paulc]

I discovered that my 5D3 with the 40mm pancake will just fit in a Lowpro Edit 120. It's a tiny bag, I've found it great for sticking in a larger backpack or taking out with friends to a restaurant for stuff like this:

Heck, a gripped 5DC with a 40 will fit in the little pouch past the bar on a rollercoaster. That's simply not possible with anything that's not a pancake.

 

[ecka]

IMG_0796 by ecka84, on Flickr


IMG_0583 by ecka84, on Flickr

 

[CarlTN]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

They're paying you to review software?

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

They're paying you to review software?

They gave me the software; I am giving them a review in return. It's a rough life 8)

 

[CarlTN]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

They're paying you to review software?

They gave me the software; I am giving them a review in return. It's a rough life 8)

Indeed. I look forward to reading your review, I know you know what you're talking about!

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

They're paying you to review software?

They gave me the software; I am giving them a review in return. It's a rough life 8)

Indeed. I look forward to reading your review, I know you know what you're talking about!

Thanks, my friend. I am also very blessed that Tamron just sent me a copy of the 70-200 VC to review. I've started using it today. And yes, I do have to send it back in a couple of weeks. ;D

 

[CarlTN]

Not bad Dustin, but the square aspect seems a tad off to me. To each their own.

I like the original aspect of the photo quite well, but the I wasn't crazy about the top third of the image. The light through the upper part of the trees was a bit harsh. This was the best solution (IMO) to focus on the more pleasing portion of the image. I am processing a bit heavier right now, too, because I am using Exposure 5 as much as possible as I will be reviewing the software for Alien Skin in a few weeks.

They're paying you to review software?

They gave me the software; I am giving them a review in return. It's a rough life 8)

Indeed. I look forward to reading your review, I know you know what you're talking about!

Thanks, my friend. I am also very blessed that Tamron just sent me a copy of the 70-200 VC to review. I've started using it today. And yes, I do have to send it back in a couple of weeks. ;D

You're welcome! Yes I saw that image in the other thread.

 

[CarlTN]

Still loving this lens. It's probably not quite as good as the 50 1.4 across the frame at mid apertures, but I love the bokeh at 2.8

Nice shots. Do you actually do panoramics with the 40mm pancake? I've noticed what almost looks like a touch of mustache distortion in mine. Seems like that would be a nightmare for stitching.