Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 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 F1.8 MACRO IS STM is faster by 2.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM goes wider (24mm vs 55mm).
- Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM reaches further (210mm vs 24mm).
- Canon RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM is the newer design (2023 vs 2022).
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | RF-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 55-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/5.0 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Weight g | 270.0 | 270.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 55 |
| Length mm | 63.1 | 92.9 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 74.4 | 69.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.14 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 0.28 |
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-S 55-210 mm F5-7.1 IS STM
A compact telephoto zoom for Canon APS-C RF cameras with stabilization and a stepping motor, a light companion to the 18-45mm kit lens.
Pros
- Light and compact (270 g)
- Image stabilization
- Useful reach on APS-C
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Needs good light