Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is lighter by 255g.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is the newer design (2024 vs 2022).
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM | RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | VCM | STM |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Weight g | 525.0 | 270.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | 63.1 |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 74.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | 0.14 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.5 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
A fast wide-angle prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor, aimed at astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm (525 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Corrections are applied in-camera
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
A wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and a stepping motor.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (270 g)
- Close focus 0.14 m
Cons
- Only f/1.8
- Relies on distortion corrections