Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM vs Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM and Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM.

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Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2008 2012
Release Date
MSRP 1749 USD 849 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Focal Length 24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 68 mm
Length 86 mm 56 mm
Weight 650 gr 280 gr
Other
Canon EF 24mm F1.4 L II USM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83K EW-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014