Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM.

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Product
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9522B002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Release Year 2023 2014
Release Date 2023-02-08 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 129 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 16 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11 0,27
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Focal Length 24-50 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 68 mm
Length 58 mm 23 mm
Weight 270 gr 125 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C ES-52
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A