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 Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF 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 Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF with a length of 82mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF's 69mm 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. Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF weighs 490g, 4% (25g) 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 Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF 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.
Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is also available in Sony E mount.
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 Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm.
