Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF 24mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and Canon EF 24mm F2.8 .

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Product
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Name Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Release Year 2022 1988
Release Date 2022-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
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 14 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Aperture
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings It uses one ultra-low dispersion element and one aspherical element. It features Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC). No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
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 Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 67 mm
Length 63 mm 48 mm
Weight 270 gr 270 gr
Other
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B EW-60 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A