The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM 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 EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Canon 24mm F2.8 STM with a length of 23mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and Canon 24mm F2.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM Size and Weight 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, 34% (65g) lighter than the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's weight of 190g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Canon 24mm F2.8 STM 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 EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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.
