Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.8 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 50mm F1.8 STM is lighter by 110g.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM goes wider (24mm vs 50mm).
- Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM reaches further (50mm vs 24mm).
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is the newer design (2022 vs 2020).
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | RF 50mm F1.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Weight g | 270.0 | 160.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 43 |
| Length mm | 63.1 | 40.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.4 | 69.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.14 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 0.25 |
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
Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
A light normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a stepping motor, often seen as the RF 'nifty fifty'.
Pros
- Light and compact (160 g)
- f/1.8 aperture
- Quiet STM focus
- Close focus 0.3 m
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Softer wide open