Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 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 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is lighter by 30g.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
- Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM reaches further (70mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM | RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 28-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Af motor | VCM | STM |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Weight g | 525.0 | 495.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | 92.2 |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.27 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| 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 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Small and light (495 g)
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- Narrower range than a 24-70
- Relies on digital corrections