Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM vs Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM | 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Rokinon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Weight g | 650.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 86.9 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | n/a |
Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
The EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is a fast wide-angle prime for full-frame Canon bodies with weather sealing and improved optics over the original. Used for astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Gathers plenty of light for night skies
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm
Cons
- Coma at the edges for astro use
- No stabilization
- Large front element
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
This 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens from Rokinon fits Canon EF mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.