Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
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 5.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/14.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM | 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Laowa |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/14.0 |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 19 |
| Af motor | STM | none |
| Elements | 11 | 27 |
| Weight g | 270.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 63.1 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 74.4 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.14 (closer focusing) | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 2.0 |
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
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe
Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe: a macro lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/14, made for Canon RF mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.