Lens Comparison
Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($699 vs $1,799).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.18x).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better weight (270g (9.5 oz) vs 395g (13.9 oz)).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better min focus distance (14 cm vs 20 cm).
- Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better length (62.8mm vs 86.9mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | 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 | VCM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 14 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,799 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 84.4mm | 74.4mm |
| Length | 86.9mm | 62.8mm |
| Weight | 395g (13.9 oz) | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
