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EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
- 24mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 650 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A premium wide prime when you need f/1.4 at 24mm.
About this lens
A 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A fast L-series wide-angle prime for landscapes, astrophotography and reportage.
Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 650 g
- Length
- 86.9 mm
- Diameter
- 83.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM?
- Astrophotography
- Interiors
- Environmental portraits
- Photojournalism
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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
Is the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II good for astrophotography?
Yes, thanks to the fast aperture, though stars near the corners show some coma at f/1.4.
What filter size does the EF 24mm f/1.4L II use?
It accepts 77mm filters, shared with several other Canon L lenses and common in wide-angle filter kits.
EF 24mm f/1.4L II vs EF 24mm f/2.8 IS?
The f/1.4L is faster with an L build. The f/2.8 IS is smaller and has stabilization.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
