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EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
- 11-24mm
- f/11.0
- Wide Zoom
- 1180 g
- Min focus 0.28 m
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Quick answer
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed
Verdict
A niche tool for 11mm on full-frame. Most people will be well served by a 16-35.
About this lens
A 11-24mm f/4 wide-angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. An ultra-wide L-series zoom with one of the widest rectilinear fields of view available for full-frame cameras.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 11-24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/11.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2015
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Weight
- 1180 g
- Length
- 132 mm
- Diameter
- 108 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM?
- Architecture and interiors
- Dramatic landscapes
- Astrophotography
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use filters on the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L?
Not on the front. The bulbous element prevents screw-in or standard slot-in filters, so third-party holder systems are needed.
Is the EF 11-24mm f/4L a fisheye?
No. It is a rectilinear wide zoom that keeps straight lines straight, though objects near the frame edges are stretched at 11mm.
EF 11-24 f/4L vs 16-35 f/2.8L III?
The 11-24 goes much wider but is heavier. The 16-35 is more versatile and takes standard filters.
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