Product Comparison: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM vs Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM


General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Incredibly lightweight, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is a fast and versatile lens with advanced AF and superior optics. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 38mm, it's appropriate for a variety of purposes.
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Canon's newest fixed length L-series lens, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, incorporates the newest in Canon lens technology for spectacular sharpness and impressive performance at all settings.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF-S
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
1.4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
24 millimeters
24 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
24 millimeters
24 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Camera Lens
  • The aperture produces a very nice bokeh effect for the price.
  • The 2.8 aperture makes it work decently in low light situations.
  • It's very sharp and with a relatively fast 2.8 maximum aperture, handy in many low light situations.
  • Large aperture makes it ideal for indoor shooting and the macro function is very nice.
  • It’s a great lens for the price! With the aperture, it takes great portraits and the wide angle allows it to take great street photos.
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Camera Lens
  • Great lens. Great aperture.
  • I love its large aperture, which do way much work in low light condition.
  • A unique lens that offers both a wide angle focal length and very wide aperture.
  • Sharpness is very good over most of the frame at large apertures.
  • The 1.4 aperture is incredibly fast.
Size & Weight
Height
2.7 in.
3.28 in.
Width
2.7 in.
3.28 in.
Depth
0.9 in.
3.4 in.
Weight
4.4 oz.
22.9 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Camera Lens
  • It's small, compact and lightweight size makes it the ideal travel lens.
  • The compact size of this lens is ideal for travel.
  • I like how compact it is and lightweight.
  • I like it because it's very small and compact.
  • This is one beautiful lens. Small and compact and very well made.
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Camera Lens
  • Weight and size are very reasonable - it feels solid as opposed to heavy.
  • This is a good lens with good size and weight.
  • This is really a great lens. Amazing size and weight.
  • It's sharp, rendered beautifully, and has amazing weight.
  • The hands do not get tired during long-term use.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
6.3 in.
9.84 in.
Field Of View
59°10'
84°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Camera Lens
  • Super sturdy feel with a quick focus.
  • Autofocus works very well.
  • It's very sharp and the autofocus works quickly and quietly, even in fairly low light.
  • Images are clear, focus is fast.
  • Sharp and quick to focus, it also serves surprisingly well as a macro lens.
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Camera Lens
  • The focus ring is very smooth, and it has a decent amount of throw in it when going from closet focus to infinity focus.
  • Autofocus is very quick and accurate.
  • Focus is fast, accurate, and quiet.
  • The autofocus is amazing and the clarity is unmatched!
  • It has a close minimum focus distance which is a pleasant surprise and useful.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
6 Elements in 5 Groups
13 Elements in 10 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
8
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Stepping motor (STM), Aspherical Lens, Circular aperture, One Shot AF Mode
Durable L-series construction, Aspherical Lens, UD lens element, Subwavelength structure coating, Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Weatherproof
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Camera Lens
  • The build quality feels solid.
  • The lens is a very nice small, light size, and has solid build quality.
  • Great build quality, and a good value overall.
  • I love this lens, it has great build quality and great picture quality.
  • Build quality is decent. Autofocus is fast.
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Camera Lens
  • Great construction, very solid build.
  • This lens is absolute gold! I use it every single day for vlogging, filming, and photoshoots!
  • All that glass means awesome, wide aperture shots and beautiful bokeh.
  • Great for low light photography with awesome bokeh!
  • Low-light ability is great, and it's got good sharpness all around.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
149.99 $
1549.00 $
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