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Can someone explain to me the attraction of this lens?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tcu24HHhw&feature=player_embedded#!
It's Small - granted
It is "cheap" - £200 it is not bank breaking.
It has a new STM focus - supposed to be silent and fast.
Well, I am trying to get my head around it. Size wise I don't really buy since I already find the 50/1.4 too small, i add the hood on it so i got more to hold on my 5D. I mean it is on a DSLR, not a compact, so size isn't a concern. It is not like i can stick it in my pocket even with this lens on.
In terms of the price, at £200, for that focal length there is the 35/2.0, or the 50/1.4 for a little more. Both a faster, the latter being USM and 1.4. I mean the price is good, but it is not that much different to the other lenses around that ball park. Especially the 50. And that video shows that STM isn't that fast.
And it is 2.8...prime lens under 100mm + 2.8 doesn't compute for me normally. Unless there is something else useful add to the mix - 100L Macro 2.8 IS, 45mm TS-E. I mean, if you have a 24-70/2.8, why would you buy this 40mm STM ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tcu24HHhw&feature=player_embedded#!
It's Small - granted
It is "cheap" - £200 it is not bank breaking.
It has a new STM focus - supposed to be silent and fast.
Well, I am trying to get my head around it. Size wise I don't really buy since I already find the 50/1.4 too small, i add the hood on it so i got more to hold on my 5D. I mean it is on a DSLR, not a compact, so size isn't a concern. It is not like i can stick it in my pocket even with this lens on.
In terms of the price, at £200, for that focal length there is the 35/2.0, or the 50/1.4 for a little more. Both a faster, the latter being USM and 1.4. I mean the price is good, but it is not that much different to the other lenses around that ball park. Especially the 50. And that video shows that STM isn't that fast.
And it is 2.8...prime lens under 100mm + 2.8 doesn't compute for me normally. Unless there is something else useful add to the mix - 100L Macro 2.8 IS, 45mm TS-E. I mean, if you have a 24-70/2.8, why would you buy this 40mm STM ?

The 40mm and 18-135 STM lenses are aimed squarely at the amateur video market, the STM motor is designed primarily for low noise operation whilst videoing.