The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM and the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Canon 24mm F2.8 STM with a length of 23mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM's 68mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 24mm F2.8 STM weighs 125g, which means it is 210g (62%) lighter than the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM and the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM and the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM has the same Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-S lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Focal Range
Canon 24mm F2.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
38.4mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 60mm f2.8 Macro USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 96mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
