Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9522B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2014 2012
Release Date 2014-09-15
MSRP N/A 849 USD
Last known price 129 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 16 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27
Aperture
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Focal Length 24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 68 mm
Length 23 mm 56 mm
Weight 125 gr 280 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-52 EW-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014