EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
p.1 #1EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
As per title
Of all the lenses I own
By far my most used is the 40stm (and 24stm) mainly due to their pancake size.
I originally had 3 copies (2 black 1 white) gave one to a friend.
I’ve been on the lookout to replace the one I gave away (the white one is part of the white SL1 kit along with white 18-55, shutter count 209, all boxed and pristine)
For the past few months I’ve seen the prices slowly rising I just assumed it was a trend - maybe a YouTube video had spiked interest??
But it now appears the 40 is fast becoming a cult lens, used prices are sky rocketing. Saw one yesterday, no box listed a £208!!
My copy seems fine, sadly seems to have a fair bit of dust inside and the paint is wearing away but optically it still performs well.
Think I’ll just have to bite the bullet and pay the inflated prices… pretty galling as I paid nothing like this for the one’s I have.
Anyone else noticed the price increase?
Edit..
Just checked prices again.. one has been listed at £328!!! 😳
Crazy times
Of all the lenses I own
By far my most used is the 40stm (and 24stm) mainly due to their pancake size.
I originally had 3 copies (2 black 1 white) gave one to a friend.
I’ve been on the lookout to replace the one I gave away (the white one is part of the white SL1 kit along with white 18-55, shutter count 209, all boxed and pristine)
For the past few months I’ve seen the prices slowly rising I just assumed it was a trend - maybe a YouTube video had spiked interest??
But it now appears the 40 is fast becoming a cult lens, used prices are sky rocketing. Saw one yesterday, no box listed a £208!!
My copy seems fine, sadly seems to have a fair bit of dust inside and the paint is wearing away but optically it still performs well.
Think I’ll just have to bite the bullet and pay the inflated prices… pretty galling as I paid nothing like this for the one’s I have.
Anyone else noticed the price increase?
Edit..
Just checked prices again.. one has been listed at £328!!! 😳
Crazy times
Sep 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
p.1 #2EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Maybe locally near you? 
Right now I can walk in to a second hand section of the Prague's largest camera shop (so it would be most expensive) and have 40STM for about £144...
Edit: pretty much ordinary price (4200CZK) I've been seeing in that shop (and others) for years.
Right now I can walk in to a second hand section of the Prague's largest camera shop (so it would be most expensive) and have 40STM for about £144...Edit: pretty much ordinary price (4200CZK) I've been seeing in that shop (and others) for years.
Sep 18, 2026 at 06:20 AM
p.1 #3EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
People list crazy prices on ebay all day long.
Look at "SOLD" listings to get the real street price.
The 40mm is a great lens, I use it on my GFX50R, covers the sensor quite well.
Look at "SOLD" listings to get the real street price.
The 40mm is a great lens, I use it on my GFX50R, covers the sensor quite well.
Sep 18, 2026 at 07:02 AM
p.1 #4EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
MPB has a ton of them available to ship right now in the UK, with prices ranging from £169 for a like new copy to £133 for a 'good' one with some flaws. Most are in the £155 range. (they also have tons of white ones, which are really rare in the US, but perhaps more plentiful in the UK.
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/canon-ef-40mm-f-2-8-stm
And those come with a full 1 year warranty! (we only get 6 months from MPB in the US).
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/canon-ef-40mm-f-2-8-stm
And those come with a full 1 year warranty! (we only get 6 months from MPB in the US).
Sep 18, 2026 at 07:04 AM
p.1 #5EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Just bought one on the B/S forum for $120 USD. It's a keeper 
Jim
Jim
Sep 19, 2026 at 04:22 PM
p.1 #6EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Great little lens. Sharp as a tack.
Sep 19, 2026 at 08:42 PM
p.1 #7EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
matejphoto wrote:
People list crazy prices on ebay all day long.
Look at "SOLD" listings to get the real street price.
Nearly 200 of them listed on eBay between $100- $300US.
People list crazy prices on ebay all day long.
Look at "SOLD" listings to get the real street price.
Nearly 200 of them listed on eBay between $100- $300US.
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:47 PM
p.1 #8EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Showing for $183 on KEH right now for the EF 40 mm f/2.8 pancake lens.
Sep 20, 2026 at 09:23 AM
p.1 #9EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Pixelpuffin wrote:
As per title
Of all the lenses I own
By far my most used is the 40stm (and 24stm) mainly due to their pancake size.
I originally had 3 copies (2 black 1 white) gave one to a friend.
I’ve been on the lookout to replace the one I gave away (the white one is part of the white SL1 kit along with white 18-55, shutter count 209, all boxed and pristine)
For the past few months I’ve seen the prices slowly rising I just assumed it was a trend - maybe a YouTube video had spiked interest??
But it now appears the 40...Show more →
I stumbled onto a Canon macro lens I had NEVER heard of and I have been shooting Canon all my life, The EF-S35mm Macro f2.8 IS STM. Has a built in "ring flash" also.
I LOVE it!!!
Try keh.com..I checked and they DO have 1 for sale. Black. 6 month warranty. I have purchased from them and each item exceeded my expectations in quality.
Tom found it 1st!
Dan
As per title
Of all the lenses I own
By far my most used is the 40stm (and 24stm) mainly due to their pancake size.
I originally had 3 copies (2 black 1 white) gave one to a friend.
I’ve been on the lookout to replace the one I gave away (the white one is part of the white SL1 kit along with white 18-55, shutter count 209, all boxed and pristine)
For the past few months I’ve seen the prices slowly rising I just assumed it was a trend - maybe a YouTube video had spiked interest??
But it now appears the 40...Show more →
I stumbled onto a Canon macro lens I had NEVER heard of and I have been shooting Canon all my life, The EF-S35mm Macro f2.8 IS STM. Has a built in "ring flash" also.
I LOVE it!!!
Try keh.com..I checked and they DO have 1 for sale. Black. 6 month warranty. I have purchased from them and each item exceeded my expectations in quality.
Tom found it 1st!
Dan
Sep 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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p.1 #10EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Stay off Amazon lol. The cheapest 40 2.8 is $199 and there is one for $379.
Jim
Jim
Sep 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM
p.1 #11EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
jgoetz4 wrote:
Stay off Amazon lol. The cheapest 40 2.8 is $199 and there is one for $379.
Jim
I tend NOT to "bother" with Amazon Jim BUT...if I did I would do for this reason:
I have NEVER had a problem just asking to return an item because I didn't like it since I became a Prime member years ago. They send me a "Return label" and never an issue.. As soon as I return it at the "UPS Store"..I get a credit on my cc.That's what I like!
Ebay? I have been a member since the mid 1990's..While I have never had an issue with anything I bought there, items in photography..I will look but no buy.
I have found the same item I am looking for on a photo dealer's website anyway. Yeah a few denaro more maybe but I have "peace of mind".
Just fyi...as a buyer....and a "capitalist".
Dan
Stay off Amazon lol. The cheapest 40 2.8 is $199 and there is one for $379.
Jim
I tend NOT to "bother" with Amazon Jim BUT...if I did I would do for this reason:
I have NEVER had a problem just asking to return an item because I didn't like it since I became a Prime member years ago. They send me a "Return label" and never an issue.. As soon as I return it at the "UPS Store"..I get a credit on my cc.That's what I like!
Ebay? I have been a member since the mid 1990's..While I have never had an issue with anything I bought there, items in photography..I will look but no buy.
I have found the same item I am looking for on a photo dealer's website anyway. Yeah a few denaro more maybe but I have "peace of mind".
Just fyi...as a buyer....and a "capitalist".
Dan
Sep 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM
p.1 #12EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
I never buy photo gear ( bodies or lenses) off anazon … way overpriced
@ Dan
I too have the EF-s 35is macro
Yep, really sharp lens. I’ve not used mine for probably 4yrs or more sadly.
@ Dan
I too have the EF-s 35is macro
Yep, really sharp lens. I’ve not used mine for probably 4yrs or more sadly.
Sep 21, 2026 at 02:26 AM
p.1 #13EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
I have bought several FD to R & FD to Fuji X adapters for $14 from amazon, and they work fine. I did buy the Meike 85 1.8 SE II lens for EF, for $190. and it's a very good lens.
Jim
Jim
Sep 21, 2026 at 03:56 AM
p.1 #14EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
jgoetz4 wrote:
I have bought several FD to R & FD to Fuji X adapters for $14 from amazon, and they work fine. I did buy the Meike 85 1.8 SE II lens for EF, for $190. and it's a very good lens.
Jim
For adapters, batteries and 3rd party sundries etc etc then amazon is my default first port of call. But big ticket items like cameras or lenses are way overpriced on that platform…way overpriced !!
Sep 21, 2026 at 05:16 AM
p.1 #15EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Pixelpuffin wrote:
JimFor adapters, batteries and 3rd party sundries etc etc then amazon is my default first port of call. But big ticket items like cameras or lenses are way overpriced on that platform…way overpriced !!
I saved $40 by getting this lens from Amazon, rather then B & H. There are some deals better on Amazon, you just have to look for them
Jim
jgoetz4 wrote
I have bought several FD to R & FD to Fuji X adapters for $14 from amazon, and they work fine. I did buy the Meike 85 1.8 SE II lens for EF, for $190. and it's a very good lens.Jim
I saved $40 by getting this lens from Amazon, rather then B & H. There are some deals better on Amazon, you just have to look for them
Jim
Sep 21, 2026 at 06:31 AM
p.1 #16EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
jgoetz4 wrote:
I have bought several FD to R & FD to Fuji X adapters for $14 from amazon, and they work fine. I did buy the Meike 85 1.8 SE II lens for EF, for $190. and it's a very good lens.
Jim
Oh I agree Jim! I have bought many accys for all my cameras but bodies/lenses?...I tend to stay with camera dealers but like I mentioned...Amazon has NEVER "hassled" me about returning anything for any reason.
The accys are usually here by the time I wake up the next day.
Dan
I have bought several FD to R & FD to Fuji X adapters for $14 from amazon, and they work fine. I did buy the Meike 85 1.8 SE II lens for EF, for $190. and it's a very good lens.
Jim
Oh I agree Jim! I have bought many accys for all my cameras but bodies/lenses?...I tend to stay with camera dealers but like I mentioned...Amazon has NEVER "hassled" me about returning anything for any reason.
The accys are usually here by the time I wake up the next day.
Dan
Sep 21, 2026 at 02:31 PM
p.1 #17EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
I wanted to like this lens (EF-s 24mm f2.8) but have never really warmed to it. I also notice the soft touch rubber coating on mine has flaked away, even though I've only used it like four times in its lifetime and its spent most of it in drawer.
Sep 22, 2026 at 08:14 AM
p.1 #18EF 40mm STM …. Becoming a cult lens?
Pixelpuffin wrote:
I never buy photo gear ( bodies or lenses) off anazon … way overpriced
@ Dan
I too have the EF-s 35is macro
Yep, really sharp lens. I’ve not used mine for probably 4yrs or more sadly.
This lens is a real "diamond in the rough"! Uncanny sharpness...love the built in ring flash and "IS". Fits in the palm of my hand.
Thanks mate!
Dan
I never buy photo gear ( bodies or lenses) off anazon … way overpriced
@ Dan
I too have the EF-s 35is macro
Yep, really sharp lens. I’ve not used mine for probably 4yrs or more sadly.
This lens is a real "diamond in the rough"! Uncanny sharpness...love the built in ring flash and "IS". Fits in the palm of my hand.
Thanks mate!
Dan
Sep 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM