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 Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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 24mm F1.4 L VCM is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G with a length of 45mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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 Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G 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. Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G weighs 162g, 68% (353g) lighter than the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM's weight of 515g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G's widest aperture value is
F2.8 .
