Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Auto Focus Prime Lens | EF-Mount | Excellent

Brand: Canon
Condition: Used
Name: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
Type: Pancake Prime Lens
Mount: Canon EF Mount (Full-frame and APS-C compatible)
CPB Lens Code: VJL02
Focal Length: 40mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Optical Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
Diaphragm: 7-blade rounded aperture
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.3 m
Maximum Magnification: 0.18×
Filter Thread: 52 mm
Weight: ~130 g

This Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (VJL02) has been cleaned, tested, and inspected by the CPB Darkroom team. It is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition, showing minimal handling marks. The autofocus is smooth and near-silent thanks to Canon’s STM motor, making it ideal for both stills and video work. The optics are clean, with no haze, fungus, or scratches. Aperture blades are snappy and oil-free. Listing photographs show the exact lens for sale.

Model Background
Introduced in 2012, the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-compact “pancake” lens, just 22mm thick, making it one of the smallest EF lenses ever made. Despite its size, it delivers impressive sharpness, accurate colours, and pleasing background blur. The 40mm focal length sits between traditional 35mm and 50mm primes, offering a versatile, natural perspective suitable for street, travel, portraits, and everyday photography.

Format & Usage Notes

• On full-frame bodies, offers a classic 40mm field of view—slightly wider than standard.

• On APS-C DSLRs, provides a ~64mm equivalent—great for portraits and tighter framing.

• Fully compatible with all Canon EOS film and digital cameras with EF mount, with full autofocus and auto-exposure support.

About Our Lenses
At CPB Darkroom, each lens undergoes a complete inspection:

• Optical cleaning and clarity check

• Autofocus and manual focus accuracy test

• Aperture blade inspection and cleaning

• Mount and electronic contact check

• Real-world shooting test for sharpness and contrast

We source our gear from trusted dealers in India and Japan.
The sample images shown were made on film using this exact lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, sharpness, and overall image quality.