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| Pros | Pros
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| Cons | Cons
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| Launch price | Launch price $129.99 | Launch price $199 |
| Focal length & aperture | Focal length & aperture 50mm f/1.8 | Focal length & aperture 40mm f/2.8 |
| Mount & coverage | Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame | Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame |
| Stabilization | Stabilization None | Stabilization None |
| Close focus | Close focus 35 cm (0.21x) | Close focus 30 cm (0.18x) |
| Filter thread | Filter thread 49mm | Filter thread 52mm |
| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor STM | Autofocus motor STM |
| Weight & size | Weight & size 160g (5.6 oz) · 69.2 x 39.2 mm (2.72 x 1.54 in) | Weight & size 130g (4.6 oz) · 68 x 22 mm (2.68 x 0.87 in) |
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| Announcement date | Announcement date May 11, 2015 | Announcement date June 1, 2012 |
| Launch MSRP | Launch MSRP $129.99 | Launch MSRP $199 |
| Lens mount | Lens mount Canon EF | Lens mount Canon EF |
| Image circle coverage | Image circle coverage Full-Frame | Image circle coverage Full-Frame |
| Lens type | Lens type Prime | Lens type Prime |
| Lens line / series | Lens line / series — | Lens line / series EF |
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| Elements | Elements 6 | Elements 6 |
| Groups | Groups 5 | Groups 4 |
| Special elements | Special elements — | Special elements 1 aspherical |
| Coatings | Coatings — | Coatings Super Spectra Coating |
| Front fluorine coating | Front fluorine coating — | Front fluorine coating No |
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| Focal length (wide) | Focal length (wide) 50mm | Focal length (wide) 40mm |
| Max aperture | Max aperture f/1.8 | Max aperture f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | Minimum aperture f/22 | Minimum aperture f/22 |
| Diaphragm blades | Diaphragm blades 7 | Diaphragm blades 7 |
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| Diagonal angle of view | Diagonal angle of view 46° | Diagonal angle of view 57° - 30° |
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| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor STM | Autofocus motor STM |
| Minimum focus distance | Minimum focus distance 35 cm | Minimum focus distance 30 cm |
| Maximum magnification | Maximum magnification 0.21x | Maximum magnification 0.18x |
| Focus mechanism | Focus mechanism Extending barrel | Focus mechanism Internal focus |
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| Optical stabilization (OIS) | Optical stabilization (OIS) No | Optical stabilization (OIS) No |
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| Aperture ring | Aperture ring No | Aperture ring No |
| AF/MF switch | AF/MF switch Yes | AF/MF switch No |
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| Weight | Weight 160g (5.6 oz) | Weight 130g (4.6 oz) |
| Maximum diameter | Maximum diameter 69.2mm (2.72 in) | Maximum diameter 68mm (2.68 in) |
| Length | Length 39.2mm (1.54 in) | Length 22mm (0.87 in) |
| Filter thread | Filter thread 49mm | Filter thread 52mm |
| Weather sealing | Weather sealing None | Weather sealing None |
| Tripod collar | Tripod collar Not supported | Tripod collar Not supported |
| Internal zoom | Internal zoom — | Internal zoom No |
| Maximum extended length | Maximum extended length — | Maximum extended length 22.8mm |
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| Lens hood | Lens hood ES-68, optional | Lens hood ES-52, optional |
| Teleconverter compatibility | Teleconverter compatibility Not supported | Teleconverter compatibility Not supported |
