Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Name Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Release Year 2012 2022
Release Date 2022-07-12
MSRP 849 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
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 F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 14 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Aperture
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information It uses one ultra-low dispersion element and one aspherical element. It features Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC).
Focal Length
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
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 Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 74 mm
Length 56 mm 63 mm
Weight 280 gr 270 gr
Other
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B EW-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014