Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 28mm F2.8 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 28mm F2.8 STM is lighter by 405g.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
- Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM reaches further (28mm vs 24mm).
- Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is the newer design (2024 vs 2023).
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM | RF 28mm F2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Blades | 11 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Af motor | VCM | STM |
| Elements | 15 | 8 |
| Weight g | 525.0 | 120.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 55 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | 24.7 |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 69.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | 0.23 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.17 |
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 28mm F2.8 STM
A tiny pancake wide prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a stepping motor.
Pros
- Pancake size (120 g)
- STM focusing
- Wide 28mm view
Cons
- f/2.8
- No IS
- Relies on digital correction