Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is 24mm, the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM is 14mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM for standard, the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM for wide-angle.
Choose the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 24mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You're on a budget — $699 vs $2,599 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
- ✓You value portability — at 270g (9.5 oz) it's lighter than the 578g (1.27 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 24mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM opens to f/1.4 vs the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is 24mm, Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM is 14mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is $699, $1,900 under the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Close-up: the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM reaches 0.5x magnification vs 0.11x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Weight: the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is 270g (9.5 oz) vs 578g (1.27 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM or the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is 24mm, the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM is 14mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM for standard, the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM for wide-angle.
Who should choose the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM?
Choose the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM if you need more reach — it goes to 24mm vs 14mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you're on a budget — $699 vs $2,599 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't. Choose it if you value portability — at 270g (9.5 oz) it's lighter than the 578g (1.27 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM?
Choose the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM if you want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/1.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you shoot wide — it starts at 14mm vs 24mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
What is the main difference between the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM?
Aperture: the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM opens to f/1.4 vs the Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM's f/1.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 24mm | 14mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | − |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 84° | 114° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | Dual VCM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 14 cm | 24 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.11x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $2,599 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | − |
| Diameter | 74.4mm | 76.5mm |
| Length | 62.8mm | 112mm |
| Weight | 270g (9.5 oz) | 578g (1.27 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
