Though the lens doesn't have the best performance if stopped down more than f/10, the 40mm pancake has grown to be one of my favorite lenses, especially in tandem with my 70D (which is also on sale today for $300 off). The B&H refurb of this lens is only $150 right now and they only have a few of them. If you've been curious about this lens, now is the time to try it.
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The pancake lens is also on sale for $128+tax (refurb) through Canon direct: http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-len...
I thought I had seen this cheaper online too, Amazon has it for 139 right now.
No matter where you pick it up, I highly recommend it!
Very true, I have heard great things! As great deal as it is and the reviews I have seen not sure with already having the 50 1.4 on the camera most the time if the extra 10mm would benefit me right now. I have thought about a Sigma 30 1.4 for some time. Think I saw one of those going for 300 the other day around town refurbished.
I will start a convo here about looking for a new lens. I thought about getting one of these but would like something a little wider both in focal length and apeture. I shoot with a crop sensor so finding something wider is always more helpful but without spending an arm and a leg for something lower than 2.8. Suggestions?
I agree with you Jaron. I love this lens! I use it a ton when I'm traveling. Love the form factor, it's a fun focal length to shoot with, and it's fast enough to shoot in tricky lighting situations. Also, it's just wide enough to be able to handhold video w/o too much shake.
I shot a video of my trip to italy and used this lens for about 75% of the shots. Here it is: http://crlvideo.wistia.com/medias/jzy7o3qtgf
Refubished? lol. Still, seems like a good lens.
kkkk also my first thought... you beat me
Gah... It was early!
"Though the lens doesn’t have the best performance if stopped down more than f/10" - I find the lens sharper than the Canon 50mm f/1.4 when I compare both of them at f/2.8 - f/4 - f/8 and f/11 and unbelievably fast focused when combined with my 5D mkIII.. The downside is the amount of noise it produces when I focus..