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

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

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Product
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2022 2012
Release Date 2022-07-12
MSRP N/A 849 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
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 IS USM
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 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 14 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Aperture
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
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 IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  9 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 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 Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 68 mm
Length 63 mm 56 mm
Weight 270 gr 280 gr
Other
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS 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 EW-65B EW-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014