Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is lighter by 490g.
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM goes wider (24mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM reaches further (50mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is the newer design (2015 vs 2008).
| Spec | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2015 | 2008 |
| Blades | 7 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Af motor | STM | USM |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Weight g | 160.0 (lighter) | 650.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 39.3 | 86.9 |
| Diameter mm | 69.2 | 83.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.17 |
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Compact 50mm f/1.8 prime with an STM stepping motor and a metal mount, replacing the older f/1.8 II. Covers full frame and works on APS-C EOS bodies.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light and small
- Quiet STM focusing
- Metal lens mount
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Corners soften at f/1.8
- Focus ring is electronic rather than mechanically coupled
Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
The EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is a fast wide-angle prime for full-frame Canon bodies with weather sealing and improved optics over the original. Used for astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Gathers plenty of light for night skies
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm
Cons
- Coma at the edges for astro use
- No stabilization
- Large front element