Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM vs Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better min focus distance (14 cm vs 88 cm).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/5.6).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better weight (270g (9.5 oz) vs 635g (1.40 lb)).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better length (62.8mm vs 147mm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 24mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 88 cm | 14 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 79mm | 74.4mm |
| Length | 147mm | 62.8mm |
| Weight | 635g (1.40 lb) | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
