The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens is an ultra-compact “pancake” prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras, offering excellent image quality in a remarkably small and lightweight body. With its 40mm focal length, it provides a natural field of view that sits between wide-angle and standard perspectives, making it ideal for street photography, travel, everyday shooting, and discreet documentary work. The fast f/2.8 aperture allows for good low-light performance and pleasing background separation, while still keeping the lens extremely compact and portable. Its optical design delivers sharp detail and strong contrast, enhanced by an aspherical element that helps reduce distortion and improve overall clarity. The STM (Stepping Motor) autofocus system ensures smooth, near-silent focusing, making it especially well-suited for video recording as well as still photography. At just around 22mm thick and extremely lightweight, this lens transforms a DSLR into a much more travel-friendly setup, making it a favourite for photographers who prioritise simplicity, portability, and high-quality everyday performance.

Item Condition: Used - Good Condition

The body shows light signs of use. The optics are clear and unmarked.

This product comes with: Front and Back Cap, Filter

Brand: Canon

Filter Size: 52mm

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Stock code: US01122

Bin/Rack: US29

Condition definitions

1: "MINT"
Looks brand new, i.e. no cosmetic wear and tear conditions 

2: "Excellent"
It looks close to new, i.e. only the lightest signs of cosmetic wear condition 

3: "Good"
Good overall condition may have signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. light scuffing to some areas / slightly shiny surfaces. 

Condition 4: "Well Used"
The well-used condition may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e., scuffing to some areas, shiny surfaces, or marks. 

Condition 5: "Heavily Used"
Heavily used conditions may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. scuffing / shiny surfaces/marks/scratches / chipping to paint/peeling surfaces.

Condition 6: "Faulty" 
Not in complete working order

Warranty

We offer a 6 months warranty Against Mechanical Breakdowns on all our used equipment.
This does not include accidental damage, shutter/mirror breakdown over the company's rated amount, or loss or theft. 
For our vintage items, such as film cameras, this warranty does not cover failed light seals, classified as wear and tear.

Please keep a copy of your receipt, which is enclosed with your delivery.

TERMS

Please read and understand all of these items before buying, and if you have any questions, please ask first.

We use myshuttercount.com & ShutterCount App in the Apple App Store. After purchase can check this using the same method, please allow a dozen or so actions on either side of any figure given because your camera may be double-checked before sending it out to you. 

DISCLAIMER - we have no connection with this website and provide this shutter count to help your buying decision - we cannot state with 100% accuracy how correct the shutter count reading is - but we have no reason to dispute it.

Photographs - We DO NOT use Google/stock images for any of our second-hand goods sold on eBay. We take them when listing and use them as part of the condition description.

Inventory - We sell all our items via our website, the High Street Store, and other web places. If one of our items is corrupted, we can cancel the order and refund your money. We use a 3rd Party App to link our inventory; sometimes, things get corrupted. You will see this as the description and the title may not be related. If you have any questions, please contact us, and one of our team members will answer them promptly.

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Please note that any accessories not listed are not guaranteed to be included with this product. We cannot verify the life of the battery included.

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