Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 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 EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM is lighter by 90g.
- Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM reaches further (55mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the newer design (2017 vs 2014).
| Spec | EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM | EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24mm | 18-55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 6 | 12 |
| Weight g | 125.0 (lighter) | 215.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 58 |
| Length mm | 22.8 | 61.8 |
| Diameter mm | 68.2 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.16 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
A pancake prime for Canon APS-C cameras that gives about a 38mm equivalent view. Very small, with a quiet stepping motor.
Pros
- Pancake size (125 g)
- Quiet STM focusing
- Sharp
- Close focus 0.16 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is modest
- No image stabilization
- APS-C only
Canon EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon's compact EF-S kit zoom with STM focus and image stabilization, introduced in 2017. It weighs about 215g and takes 58mm filters.
Pros
- Compact
- STM autofocus
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft corners