Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Name Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9520B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2012 2015
Release Date 2015-02-06
MSRP 849 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L 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 F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F11-24
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F11 at 11 mm
F24 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Four aspherical, one Super UD, one ED elements. Sub-wavelength structure, air sphere, super spectra, and fluorine coatings.
Focal Length
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 24 mm 11-24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
13 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 68 mm 108 mm
Length 56 mm 132 mm
Weight 280 gr 1180 gr
Other
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 58 mm N/A
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014