Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM vs Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical (Canon RF)

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better min focus distance (14 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical (Canon RF) has a better aperture blades (12 vs 7).
  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.13x).
  • Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/1.8).
  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM has a better price (msrp) ($699 vs $799).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24mm40mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1210
Optical Groups108
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades712
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesNo
Focus MotorSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance14 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.13x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$699$799
Filter Size52mm49mm
Diameter74.4mm63.3mm
Length62.8mm59mm
Weight270g (9.5 oz)287g (10.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo