EF 11–24mm lens

11-24mm
f/4.0
Wide Zoom
1180 g
Min focus 0.28 m

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Quick answer

The Canon EF 11–24mm lens is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 11-24mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Canon EF 11–24mm lens: a wide-angle zoom lens with a 11-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Canon EF 11–24mm lens specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 11-24mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Released: 2015
Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m
Weight: 1180 g
Length: 132 mm
Diameter: 108 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 11–24mm lens?

At 11-24mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

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	11–24mm	73.7–117.1°	84.1–126.1°
APS-C	1.6x	18–38mm	50.2–91.3°	58.8–101.7°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 11–24mm lens use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 11–24mm lens?

It zooms across 11-24mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Canon EF 11–24mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 11-24mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Canon EF 11–24mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 18–38mm on full frame, with a 50.2–91.3° horizontal and 58.8–101.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.