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Canon EF 24mm f2.8 EF Mount Review

Canon EF 24mm f2.8

Main Features

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 270g / 0.59 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 68mm x 49mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.16x
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Canon 24mm f2.8 Overview


Canon 24mm f2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 24mm f2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 24mm f2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Canon EF 24mm f2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 24mm f2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Canon 24mm f2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 24mm f2.8 has a maximum diameter of 68mm and total length of 49mm. It weighs 270g / 9.5 oz.

Canon 24mm f2.8 has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 24mm f2.8:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon 24mm f2.8 has a fixed focal length of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 24mm f2.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 24mm f2.8 IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 24mm f2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.16x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.4x - (Compare)
  • Canon 35mm f2 IS USM: 0.24x - (Compare)
  • Canon 24mm f2.8 IS USM: 0.23x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon 24mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Canon 24mm f2.8's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 10 groups .

Body Colour

Canon 24mm f2.8 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 24mm f2.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon 24mm f2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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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
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