40mm 2.8 vs. 50mm 1.8: Does someone have this kind of lens 40mm 2.8 pancake and 50mm 1.8 (well specifically Canon lens)? I'm so curious, is it worth to buy this 40mm 2.8 pancake since...

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40mm 2.8 vs. 50mm 1.8

Jul 28, 2012 05:40:17 #

ramcasty Loc: california

Does someone have this kind of lens 40mm 2.8 pancake and 50mm 1.8 (well specifically Canon lens)? I'm so curious, is it worth to buy this 40mm 2.8 pancake since I got the 50mm 1.8, whats the big difference, aside from being a pancake?

Thanks everyone!

Jul 29, 2012 09:38:01 #

barry.lapoint Loc: Colorado

ramcasty wrote:

I believe the BIG difference is that the "40mm pancake" lens from Canon will auto-focus while shooting video with a minimum of noise because of the stepper motor. Other lenses will auto-focus but not while shooting video...at least not advised.

Jul 29, 2012 11:03:56 #

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

ramcasty wrote:

I would read a few reviews before making that decision, you might also consider the 50mm f/2.8 macro...

My understanding is that if you will be shooting video and will be upgrading your camera body down the road then you really should take a good look at the 40mm but if that is not going to be a consideration then you might want to consider that the new focusing system is slower than a normal lens.

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Jul 29, 2012 14:47:26 #

ramcasty Loc: california

Thank you blurryeyed!

Your right, great for video!

Have a nice day!

Ramcasty

Jul 29, 2012 14:47:37 #

ramcasty Loc: california

Thank you blurryeyed!

Your right, great for video!

Have a nice day!

Ramcasty

Jul 29, 2012 14:56:07 #

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

ramcasty wrote:

Thank you blurryeyed!

Your right, great for video!

Have a nice day!

Ramcasty

Your camera body has to support the video auto focus function, only the very newest body releases will support the autofocus, for example my 60D will not auto focus with the 40mm in video.

Jul 29, 2012 15:49:07 #

ramcasty Loc: california

blurryeyed;

Oh crop! My dslr is 60D.... do you mind telling me on how to use the 60D for great video capturing by any chance? tnx

Jul 29, 2012 16:00:36 #

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

ramcasty wrote:

blurryeyed;

Oh crop! My dslr is 60D.... do you mind telling me on how to use the 60D for great video capturing by any chance? tnx

There are others on this site that can explain video technique to you much better than I can, I pretty much use my 60D for stills, I have it coz I got a really great deal on it used and wanted the video feature just in case. The new T4i (650D) has the processor that will auto focus the 40mm pancake but our 60D's will not... Also the new canon bridge that just came out that accepts interchangeable lenses will auto focus during video....

I am sure that you can find several articles on the web that will help you to learn videography or possibly even better you can find amazing how to videos on Youtube.

Jul 29, 2012 16:10:26 #

ramcasty Loc: california

blurryeyed;

Thanks Ill keep that in mind....

Have a nice day!

Jul 29, 2012 20:52:56 #

Rollo62 Loc: Memphis, TN

Well you just saved me some mony for I shoot a 60D as well.

Blurryeyed wrote:

ramcasty wrote:

Thank you blurryeyed!

Your right, great for video!

Have a nice day!

Ramcasty

Your camera body has to support the video auto focus function, only the very newest body releases will support the autofocus, for example my 60D will not auto focus with the 40mm in video.

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