Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is faster by 5 stops (f/1.4 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is lighter by 110g.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM goes wider (8mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM reaches further (24mm vs 15mm).
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is the newer design (2011 vs 2008).
| Spec | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM | EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Fisheye |
| Focal length | 24mm | 8-15mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/8.0 |
| Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Blades | 8 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Weight g | 650.0 | 540.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 86.9 | 83.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 78.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.15 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front filter thread