The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS 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 RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of 99mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS 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 RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM weighs 515g, which means it is 55g (9%) lighter than the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM which has a weight of 570g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM has a focal range of 10-20mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 15 - 30mm .