Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P vs Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P vs Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

When comparing Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM and Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.6 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P and Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:

	Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S P	Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Canon
Lens Mount	Missing	Canon EF
Focal Length	14.5 - 60 mm	40 mm
Largest Aperture	2.6	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Type	Missing	Prime