Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $1,799).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better length (24.7mm vs 86.9mm).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 395g (13.9 oz)).
  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24mm28mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements149
Optical Groups117
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorVCMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.26x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,799$299
Filter Size77mm43mm
Diameter84.4mm69.2mm
Length86.9mm24.7mm
Weight395g (13.9 oz)120g (4.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo