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