Man, I know this is 7 years old but trying to understand cameras can get confusing. Thanks for having a back to back video to clear up any small questions! Even though I want some macro lens for super up close, I think the 40 mm is really good start for all purpose shooting. I have a nice set of 75 to 300 and I think 18 to 55
@christopherfrost
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm not sure what you mean by a low light performance comparison, you'd have to explain to me how you'd want that to work - as low light performance is determined by your camera's sensor. But if I didn't already mention it in the video, the f/1.8 lens lets in just over twice as much light as the f/2.8.
@royottaway9434
7 жыл бұрын
I have the 40mm stm , when ever I go out with the Mrs I go with this and a 5DMK3 and I love it .
@SweetAsSugar27
9 жыл бұрын
I'd love if you did a similar comparison of the 40mm pancake with the new upcoming 50mm STM!
@SweetAsSugar27
9 жыл бұрын
***** Yeah, it's been a few weeks now... :) There's reviews all over the place of the lens, but still none properly comparing it to the 40mm STM.
@anastasiamariediaries
10 жыл бұрын
I make videos and I've been trying to find the lens that best suits me. I've looked up a ton of reviews and this is BY FAR the BEST one I've found. PERFECT! I love how you made it simple and summed things up at the end. THANK YOU!!
@gillie454
10 жыл бұрын
Christopher, I've watched several of your fantastic videos. Just to say thank you for taking the time to post these very useful and interesting reviews. Thank you. Graham
@sandgaijin
8 жыл бұрын
Well... I didn't expect to do it, but I splurged and got a second hand 40mm for a really great price. I'll take it out for a spin some time this weekend and compare it with the newer 50mm STM.
@AlicePhan
9 жыл бұрын
I'm in the biggest pickle right now - I'm in love with everything the 40mm has going on, but I need it to be beautiful in low light as well. Dangit.
@matheya
10 жыл бұрын
The truth is that 50mm/ f 1,8 is a GREAT lens- very good quality image at low price.
@xnuyokr
10 жыл бұрын
For anybody on the fence, I am ordering the 40mm this week. Here's why.....On a crop sensor camera, the 50mm is about 65mm, the field of view is pretty tight and the 40mm has a better, slightly wider view as is stated in the video which I think makes it a better walk around lens for most situations. Bokeh is still very good, (how often do you shoot totally wide open anyway), its crisper and much better build quality. I am rarely zoomed in all the way to 50mm on my Sigma 18-50! Found this new on Ebay for only $50 more that the 50mm, easy decision!
@christopherfrost
11 жыл бұрын
Well, it is a shame if some people out there don't understand the differences exactly. But I can't cover all the bases of general low light photography and camera performance in a lens comparison video, it would just take too long. I just have to trust that people understand the basic principle (which I underlined in this video) that camera lenses with faster apertures are a good thing for your images. I'm sure there are some good videos on low light photography out there for people.
@amandamckevitt629
8 жыл бұрын
This was soooo helpful Chris!!! Thank you so much for such a great detailed review and comparison!! I think for now I'm going to get the 40mm lens because I can get it on eBay for about the same price as the 50mm. :)
@reyara
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your very informative reviews, I am now the satisfied owner of Canon's pancake lens, in addition to the 50mm f/1.8 that I got last year for my EOS 600D. Thank you from Southeast Asia!
@Dexter6662
10 жыл бұрын
No matter if you choose 40 or 50mm lens the image quality will be amazing in any case, I know what I'm talking about I own both lenses...
@thenexthobby
2 жыл бұрын
When this previous generation of the 50 broke into two pieces ( I dropped it onto a carpeted floor from maybe 1 meter ) I was in no rush to buy another copy. I wanted several years and found a nice deal on a mint STM version. I like it, but will be getting the 40 for all the reasons mentioned in this video.
@LisaLeeLa
9 жыл бұрын
I had already bought the 40mm and really like it so far, but the 50mm sure looks appealing for the photos and video I want to do. Solution? Get both. ;)
@hirovision
11 жыл бұрын
one of the things I noticed about the 50mm f/1.8 is that it has 5 aperture blades which are not rounded which results in a hex-shape bokeh especially lights. The 40mm has 7blades which are rounded which gives a smoother blur then the 50mm.
@berad7761
10 жыл бұрын
GREAT review of these 2 Canon lenses - but shame you didn't do more video comparison... I'm off to buy the 40mm based on several reviews
@KoustubhGhosh
10 жыл бұрын
Thank god I found this channel! Amazing.
@christopherfrost
11 жыл бұрын
I see what you're getting at now. Thanks for the suggestion, but I probably won't do that in the future as that's a bit more of a camera performance issue - any f/1.8 or f/2.8 lens will perform virtually the same in regards to how much light they're letting in. It's easy for anyone with a camera to do the test you're thinking of themselves, simply by attaching a lens, stopping it down 1 and a 1/3 stops and seeing the difference in performance in terms of ISO / blurry motion.
@SkYjAcKeR666
9 жыл бұрын
Wish that shot of that building would go, every test it's in every video, bin it :) I like your channel its great.
@sideshowbrooks
9 жыл бұрын
Do you have an updated comparison between the 40mm STM and the newer 50mm STM lens?
@christopherfrost
9 жыл бұрын
***** I'm thinking about it :-)
@ChelseyMariaa
9 жыл бұрын
Christopher Frost Photography I second that, it would be an awesome review
@Hubieee
8 жыл бұрын
+ChelseyMariaa you can think of it as that: Basically the optical performance of the newer 50 mm is identical. Changes are basically a more sophisticated focus system (STM) which is less loud and more accurate and it features a metal mount.
@458Avinash
10 жыл бұрын
If I'm buying a lens for portrait and street photography for about 40% and 60% of the time respectively, isn't the 40 f/22.8 the better ?
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
That sounds about right :-)
@anbar5675
4 жыл бұрын
As usual, a splendid video. If I were a Canon user, that 40mm would be in the first place of my list. Unfortunately, to adapt the lens to the Sony mirrorless system, an expensive adapter is required.
@AgnostosGnostos
8 жыл бұрын
The canon 35mm Film SLR 300V camera was one of the last film SLR cameras in the market. Great Value.
@krollpeter
5 жыл бұрын
The 50 mm has a build-in lens hood, while the 40 mm has the lens almost bulging out. I would not mind at all a series of cost effective lenses just like the 50 mm. Wide aperture, decent image quality, cheap + cheerful build. And for those small lenses I don't mind a plastic bayonet.
@oamyway975
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice comparison, Same thing going on in minds of many people..35mm/40mm or 50mm. Choice Depends upon usage n taste I think.
@cyberchick87
11 жыл бұрын
Great review not been on your channel in a whole got loads of vids of yours to catch up on! Your reviews are so helpful :)
@HandleIsNewAndBad
5 жыл бұрын
This video started with an ad, "How To Make Pancakes" .
@Fwuzeem
9 жыл бұрын
50mm is the winner for me
@Glitterbeauties
10 жыл бұрын
best review I found on these lenses so far! thank you!
@Lasmas
10 жыл бұрын
Wow, fantastic! Very very good an accurate review! Thank you from Germany!
@RoadTripTravel
9 жыл бұрын
Great review...very helpful. Thanks!
@Magnetron692
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, thanks a lot! The 40mm pancake indeed is a nice lens! With the Fringer smart adapter you can attach it on your new Nikon Z6. Have a nice day, Ralf
@MIRAJADESIGN
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This review is totally on point. I have the 50mm lens but I haven’t used the 40mm lens yet so this was a great comparison. Cheers.
@neopro4k541
10 жыл бұрын
get both....
@maximusprometheus6149
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, quick to the point and nice examples. I got a 6D (full frame) so I love the sharpness of the 40mm even better. But I also shoot at night a bit.... ahhh decisions!
@Nvhfilms
9 жыл бұрын
get both! its worth your money! :D
@AddictiveDissolve
11 жыл бұрын
You mentioned it, but only displayed low-light footage from the 50mm f/1.8. I would have liked to see low-light footage from the 40mm f/2.8 as well, displayed side-by-side, to see the light difference, and then with exposure adjusted to compensate for the smaller aperture (but with more noise / blurrier motion due to the higher ISO or slower shutter).
@philhodgkinson1460
2 жыл бұрын
Some reviewers will say that the 40mm pancake has a severe drop off after f10 Dont get me wrong I have this lens and love it.. It is a very sharp lens...like a lot of lenses wide open the nearer you get to your subject the better the background blur...
@petercotegolf
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks great review and comparison. Best I've seen so far. I already had the 50mm and was not sure if it was worth it buying the 40mm. Off to get one tomorrow! :)
@christopherfrost
11 жыл бұрын
Although, I have done something close to what you're talking about in my re-review of the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. You might find it interesting.
@DennyDennism
11 жыл бұрын
That's great! I have used 40mm for almost a year now, and I love the quality of the photo, the sharpness... :)
@DrunkAncestor
7 жыл бұрын
You are doing a lens review with a crop frame camera... Of course it's too tight what the hell :D
@sauravghimire1593
7 жыл бұрын
Which lens is better for crop sensor body???
@yacno
6 жыл бұрын
Saurav Ghimire 24mm f2.8. 40 and 50 way too narrow
@lakers1436
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris! Have you looked into the new Tamron primes 35 & 45mm 1.8?
@christopherfrost
8 жыл бұрын
+Lakeshow07 Yup, the 45mm
@lakers1436
8 жыл бұрын
Christopher Frost Photography was really looking into that and these two you mentioned on the vid for my 5d mark ii. Then went left field and decided on the takumar SMC 50 1.4 lol. You should do a review on vintage lens if you haven't done so already
@AddictiveDissolve
11 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would have liked to see some more side-to-side comparisons, though, especially in regards to low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
@mcorluka
11 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Great review, Chris
@AddictiveDissolve
11 жыл бұрын
Easy for anyone with a f/1.8 lens, perhaps - but the people watching this video haven't bought this lens yet. For example, anyone using an f/3.5-5.6 lens can barely use it in low light even at the largest aperture, let alone stop it down to around f/4.5 and compare the differences :)
@NilsDum
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I think I'll go with the 50.
@TheG7thcapo
10 жыл бұрын
I bought this 4 days ago because my 50mm is broken. I like it and its very good. I just wish it had a wider aperture. Overall for apc-s dslr , the 40mm is more useful than the 50mm.
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
Traingineer I'm thinking about reviewing it one day, but it is manual focus only, which is a pain
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I subscribed. I do shoot with the Rebel T4i. Going to Paris in Feb. I will be taking my lens kit that came with the Rebel. I will be shooting a lot in the streets, daylight. Would you say I should take the 40mm with me as well? Or would you take a 85mm. My pics will be mainly buildings, streets, Eiffel Tower etc.
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
Definitely take the 40mm, it would be perfect. On your Rebel camera the 85mm is more of a tight portrait lens
@guitargirlify
10 жыл бұрын
What a great and accurate comparison. Thank you.
@jetset808
10 жыл бұрын
how is a 40mm or 50mm a portrait lens?
@GaryChen
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris! in the video you said that the 50mm gives a better shallow depth of field, is this true for both video and photo? because i film in the gym and i film myself a lot and so i am deciding which lens is best for me, thank you and keep up the videos! subbed!
@christopherfrost
8 жыл бұрын
+Gary C It's the same for video and photo
@carlosruz8311
10 жыл бұрын
amazing review, thanks a lot, this really helped me to choose the right one.. and that´s the 50 mm 1.8 :)
@1180flowrider
10 жыл бұрын
Very good comparison! Thanks man!
@GYPSYGUSDA
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review bro keep up the good work
@MsMomNerd
10 жыл бұрын
thank you this what EXACTLY what i was looking for
@KyuchanFilms
9 жыл бұрын
Which one better 24mm or 40mm for making movie? just a beginner question sorry
@christopherfrost
9 жыл бұрын
Depends how zoomed-in you want to be. You might want to start by practicing on a zoom lens, and see what focal length you use the most
@sharinglungs3226
4 жыл бұрын
I’m probably in the minority here but not a fan of extreme bokeh. A slight blur is fine but sometimes it gets to be too much like that example at 3:06. I preferred the effect with the 40mm
@BlaizeFalconburger
10 жыл бұрын
very useful video, just what i was looking for
@andreaseufinger4422
3 жыл бұрын
Had you repeated the comparison with the newer 50 1.8 STM ?
@omarcorrea
10 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video
@smokingpuppystudios
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you been debating on both...
@losbrowndogs
21 күн бұрын
How does it pair on the film camera setup?
@ilidenstrmrege987
6 жыл бұрын
The *Nifty Fifty* vs. The *Naughty 40*
@arpanbag6730
3 жыл бұрын
As of 2020, both of them are having exact same build quality, with metal and silent motors.
@frankwong9486
10 жыл бұрын
2:00 that photo was stopped down LOL~ made me confuse a bit
@TheGasStationGourmet
8 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. How does the Canon 40mm pancake compare to the Oshiro 35mm f/2 wide angle? Does the extra 5mm make a difference? I've not heard of Oshiro. I did see your review of the Yongnuo 35mm and will avoid that one. Thanks so much.
@christopherfrost
8 жыл бұрын
+TheGasStationGourmet I've never heard of the Oshiro 35mm f/2! But no, there is very little difference between 35mm and 40mm
@TheGasStationGourmet
8 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Frost Photography Thanks so much. I enjoy your reviews. They are much appreciated.
@carlaleal636
9 жыл бұрын
Hi there Christopher first I want to say that I really like the fact that you're always honest in your videos. That helps a lot and then I wanted to ask you something I'm a graphic designer and a camera would help me a lot, I had a few photography classes but we only talked about how to take the pictures we never talked about the camera's caracteristics it was like a mini workshop that taught us how to use the camera ajustments, settings etc.. But now I want to buy my first camera and I don't really know which one to choose, I'll only use it for photos, mostly portrait and full body models so it needs to have a good resolution so that I can edit them and create photo manipulations with good quality.. I saw Cannon 100D has a CMOS sencor with APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) do you think its a good investment? I'd like to have a full frame one but that's really expensive. I don't know which lens to buy yet for getting started, I saw a lot fo your reviews I feel like every lens has its good and bad sides which makes me more undicided! hehe Any tips would be grateful Thank you so much for your time and atention. Carla
@9freelandk
8 жыл бұрын
+Carla leal 550D is easily good enough for starting out. Get a 50mm 1.8 II (F4.0 is arguably the sharpest setting) and an 18-135 for all round use.
@carlaleal636
8 жыл бұрын
thanks.. unfortunatly i did a mistake i bought the 18-135 first and.. thanks to that i never use my camera. I understood how the camera works after buying it and i realized that a 50mm would be way better for the things i like to shoot like macros and portraits. so i kinda got sad.. and maybe one day i buy a 50mm :) thanks anyway for your comment! have a lovely day
@9freelandk
8 жыл бұрын
Perhaps sell the 18-135 and go with prime lenses in the future. It's all so expensive this camera stuff... Good luck !
@rizi
9 жыл бұрын
I'd like to use a lens for filming KZitem videos. Usually myself speaking into the camera. I have a ring-light as well as background lights. Which one is better for me?
@christopherfrost
9 жыл бұрын
rizigs You'd probably want the wider angle, 24mm version
@gjmovies3028
10 жыл бұрын
40mm pancake cost 2 times more then 50mm f 1.8
@analogbug16
10 жыл бұрын
Lat I checked on Amazon it was only 50 more.
@husdatgurll212
9 жыл бұрын
this was sooooo helpful thank you!!
@dommanakil
9 жыл бұрын
Great reviews Chris, appreciate your good will. Is there a lens which has got the good qualities of 40 mm and 50 mm lenses ( solid body and good for portrait and street) ? Thanks a lot.
@AxelSunstrom
9 жыл бұрын
Spend a little more and get the 50mm f1.4, or track down an older 50mm f1.8 Mark I. Its got the metal mount and is only slightly more expensive.
@dommanakil
9 жыл бұрын
Thank a lot for the reply.
@sow1084
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! i just bought pancake for video... but as an amateur in photography i need to play more... wandering if you have 50 mm vs 18-55m video helper. Greetings from Argentina!
@starvingrtist8714
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, have you compared the 2 lenses at f/8 and beyond? I heard that 50mm outperforms 40mm after f/5.6...
@christopherfrost
8 жыл бұрын
+Starving Rtist They'll both be super sharp at f/5.6 - the difference will only be very small.
@missolena
10 жыл бұрын
im so torn between both lenses... ughhhh! lol! i just got a t3i and am still learning.... i really like the 40mm but i like the 50 qt the same time! mostly i want something for basic everyday pictures and on the go street photos.....
@TheBennyZone
10 жыл бұрын
I would get the 40mm first then and then get the 50mm. I got the 50mm first and now I am thinking about the 40mm. How do you like your t3i? I love mine.
@troubz9
10 жыл бұрын
Id go with the 50mm first the 40mm is double the price then later if your still interested in the 40mm cop that to
@analogbug16
10 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat, I'm so torn.
@danielcaigou
10 жыл бұрын
***** get the 50mm 1.8 every kit needs a fast 50mm if you ever upgrade your kit lens no doubt you'll end up with a fast standard zoom, such as the 17-55mm f2.8 which covers the 40mm focal length at f2.8 anyway. f1.8 is so useful! and the poor build quality isn't too bad IMHO, the plastic mount is fine given that the lens weighs so little. the only complaint i have of this lens is the noisy and slower AF system
@RGilMS
8 жыл бұрын
What about the 50mm f/1.8 STM?
@aliasdmr
7 жыл бұрын
Noroel it has same optic quality with Mark ii version
@BigLACO1
2 жыл бұрын
excelente explicación, y muchas gracias por los subtítulos en español
@paule799
10 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you.
@ALIENSHADZ
10 жыл бұрын
so which one for video ?
@Znine_Z9
10 жыл бұрын
I will never use a shity lens such as the 50mm f1.8 again!! Crapy thing jamed into my 650D body and I had to break it to release the darn plastiky thing. I'm using the 40mm for over a year now as my carry around kit. Paired with the 650D makes a perfect match! Oh yes.. the connection on the 40mm is METAL >> WON'T GET STUCK INTO THE BODY!!!
@skd
9 жыл бұрын
Next time unscrew it in the right direction and it won't get stuck :)
@tinyyogini
10 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you!
@StudioNB
10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@timothybenson938
10 жыл бұрын
What lens did you use to shoot this show? Love the shallow DOF.
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
Hmm I can't remember! I think the Canon 50mm f/1.4 (maybe)
@JogieGlenMait
10 жыл бұрын
magenta chromatic aberration...i miss photography terminologies :D
@micha5160
9 жыл бұрын
fantastic video, thanks!!
@TheThephanie
10 жыл бұрын
40mm vs 50 f1.4 ? which one is better? for bokeh and sharp ? its perfect?
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
Watch the video, and you'll find out!
@Hjoerleif
7 жыл бұрын
the 40mm is twice as expensive as the 50mm (stm) where I live ... is the 40mm pancake so superior a general use lense that it's worth twice the money? I like wider view for landscapes, group shots and versatility and 40mm might be handy since I'd have APSC and not full frame but at the same time I also really do like good bokeh, wide aperture and ofc saving €110 since I'm a poor student lol. Really though, to anyone who owns both - would you (for the use on a APSC sensor) pay twice as much, over 100 dollars more, for the 40mm stm than for the 50mm stm for the sake of the image quality advantage and width that it offers?
@Theyarediviiine
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@ArnoudRoeland
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video :-). How are these lenses with macro photography?
@christopherfrost
10 жыл бұрын
Neither are macro lenses, although the 40mm can focus closer than the 50mm
@ArnoudRoeland
10 жыл бұрын
Christopher Frost Photography Thank you. I have been looking for a camera to take good macro pictures and I decided to get some advice in an electronics store. The lady I talked with advised me to buy a Canon EOS 1200D with this 40mm lens, which surprised me. Do you have any recommendations for a good (not too expensive) macro lens?
@twinclarinets66
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a most informative and enjoyable video! Fred, Virginia, USA
@hubahuba1212hore
10 жыл бұрын
thx, this was really helpful
@socialitenoel
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. Great review..
@rahmanofficial1164
5 жыл бұрын
which is better for videography?
@christopherfrost
4 жыл бұрын
They're both a bit weak but the 40mm will have slightly quieter autofocus. Watch my reviews
@boogerdrippy
10 жыл бұрын
Really nice job…thanks!
@alexnikoo244
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Exchiefboy
9 жыл бұрын
I have the same film camera Canon EOS 300v, I love it!
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