Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L 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 50mm f/1.8 STM is faster by 5.2 stops (f/1.8 vs f/11.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is lighter by 1020g.
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM goes wider (11mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM reaches further (50mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | EF 11-24mm f/4L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 50mm | 11-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/11.0 |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Af motor | STM | USM |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Weight g | 160.0 (lighter) | 1180.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Length mm | 39.3 | 132.0 |
| Diameter mm | 69.2 | 108.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.16 |
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 11-24mm f/4L USM
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed