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RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
- 24mm
- f/1.8
- Macro
- Stabilized
- 270 g
- Min focus 0.14 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A versatile wide prime.
About this lens
A 24mm f/1.8 fast macro lens, the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is designed for Canon RF mount bodies, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2022
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.14 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Length
- 63.1 mm
- Diameter
- 74.4 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM?
- Landscape
- Vlogging
- Close-ups
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What macro magnification does the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 offer?
It reaches 0.5x, half life-size, with a close focusing distance of about 0.14 m. That suits flowers and small objects.
Is the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro full-frame?
Yes, it is made for full-frame RF cameras. It mounts natively on RF bodies, and on APS-C RF cameras the field of view is cropped by 1.6x.
Does the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro have image stabilization?
Yes, it has optical IS that works with in-body stabilization where available.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
