Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Name Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9522B002 0570C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Release Year 2014 2015
Release Date 2014-09-15 2015-05-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 129 USD 125 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Focal Length 24 mm 50 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 69 mm
Length 23 mm 39 mm
Weight 125 gr 159 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-52 ES-68
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A