CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
  • LENSES
  • TOOLS
    • Smart Find
    • 1-on-1 Comparison
Canon EF 24mm f2.8 Review

Main Features

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 270g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 49mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.16x

BUY from B&H PHOTO

Compare To

x
Add a Camera for comparison
Canon 24mm f2.8 Overview
Canon 24mm f2.8 is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 24mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this is a fast lens.
Canon 24mm f2.8 is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Canon EF 24mm f2.8

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Canon 24mm f2.8 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 6
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.16X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Rear
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 270g
Diameter 68mm
Length 49mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-60II
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-B9 Soft Case ES-C9/LP811
Canon EF 24mm f2.8 Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
Model Focal Length Max Aperture Weight Focusing
Canon EF 20mm f2.8 USM 20mm F2.8 405gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon EF 24mm f1.4L II USM 24mm F1.4 650gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon EF 24mm f2.8 IS USM 24mm F2.8 280gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM 28mm F1.8 310gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon EF 28mm f2.8 28mm F2.8 185gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM 28mm F2.8 260gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II 24mm F3.5 790gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe 24mm F14 474gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro 25mm F2.8 400gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC 24mm F1.4 580gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL II 20mm F3.5 205gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II 28mm F2.8 180gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC 24mm F3.5 680gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8 28mm F2.8 565gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 25mm F2 600gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 25mm F1.4 1225gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,821 21mm F2.8 600gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228 28mm F2.0 520gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A 24mm F1.4 665gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A 20mm F1.4 950gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF 20mm F1.8 520gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A 28mm F1.4 0gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro 24mm F1.8 485gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical 24mm F1.4 580gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro 28mm F1.8 500gr AF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC 24mm F3.5 680gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC 20mm F1.8 497gr MF
Compare with Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 24mm f2.8
is the Canon EF 24mm f2.8 a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Canon EF 24mm f2.8
is the Canon EF 24mm f2.8 an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Canon EF 24mm f2.8
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Canon EF 24mm f2.8
Latest Canon EF Lenses
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Canon EF
16-28mm | F2.8 Wideangle Zoom
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD Canon EF
35-150mm | F2.8 Telephoto Zoom
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD Canon EF
35mm | F1.4 Wideangle Prime
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Canon EF
100mm | F2.8 Macro Prime
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus Canon EF
105mm | F2 Telephoto Prime
Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Canon EF
25mm | F2.8 Macro Prime
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 Canon EF
50mm | F1.4 Standard Prime
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Canon EF
15-30mm | F2.8 Wideangle Zoom
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR
Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR Canon EF
45mm | F3.5 Perspective Control Prime
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD Canon EF
17-35mm | F2.8-4 Wideangle Zoom

Most Popular Lenses
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR
18-300mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
70-300mm | F4.0 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
18-300mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
50mm | F1.4 Standard Prime
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm | F3.5 - F6.3 SuperZoom
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
24-70mm | F4.0 Standard Zoom
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
55-210mm | F4.5 - F6.3 Telephoto Zoom
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
80-400mm | F4.5 - F5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4
Pentax smc FA 50mm F1.4
50mm | F1.4 Standard Prime
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
70-200mm | F4.0 Telephoto Zoom

Latest Compatible Cameras
Canon 6D MII
Canon 6D MII
26 MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon EF Mount
Canon 5D MIV
Canon 5D MIV
30 MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon EF Mount
Canon 1D X II
Canon 1D X II
20 MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon EF Mount
Canon 5DS
Canon 5DS
51 MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon EF Mount
Canon 5DS R
Canon 5DS R
51 MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon EF Mount

Copyright © 2019 by CameraDecision
About Feedback Privacy Cameras