Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is a member of Canon's RF STM Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
RF STM Prime Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.5 stops) |
Autofocus |
AF/MF Switch on Lens |
Breathing Correction with Supported Cameras |
Hood supplied |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Fast Aperture |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x |
Minimum focus distance of 0.14m / 5.5 inch |
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Lens Mount
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a maximum diameter of 74mm and total length of 63mm. It weighs 270g / 9.5 oz.
Check the size of the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS when attached to RF Mount cameras:
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS Size with RF Mount Cameras
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro, offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS:
Focal Range
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS 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
The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops.
Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility
The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is compatible with Canon cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction. This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.
Canon cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.14m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.
Optical Formula
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 ultra-low dispersion element
- 1 aspherical element
- Super Spectra Coating (SSC).
Lens Hood
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS amongst Camera Decision readers.
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