Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Key differences
- —The RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 245g lighter (270g vs 515g).
- —The RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM cost $900 less ($599 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM reaches 0.50× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 515g
- 270g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 76.5 × 99.3mm
- 74.4 × 63.1mm
- Volume
- 456 cm³
- 274 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.13 g/cm³
- 0.98 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀52mm
- Min focus
- 0.24m
- 0.14m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
- 0.50×◆
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 11
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- VCM + Nano USM
- STM (gear-type)
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,499
- $599◆
- Sharpness
- 8.8◆
- 7.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5◆
- 8.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0◆
- 7.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 7.2
- Value / Size
- 7.3
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
- RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.