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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/11 | 11/9 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° | 84° 00' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° | 74° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° | 53° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 18.2 oz (515g) | 9.5 oz (270g) |
| Actual Weight | 18.1 oz (511.6g) | 9.3 oz (262.3g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.9 oz (26.9g) | 0.7 oz (20g) |
| In-Use Weight | 19 oz (538.5g) | 10 oz (282.3g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 2.93 x 2.48” (74.4 x 63.1mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3 x 4.17” (76 x 105.9mm) | 2.92 x 2.84” (74.1 x 72.2mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.17” (105.9mm) | 3.37” (85.6mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.53” (13.4mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 1.61” (89.2 x 41mm) | 3.22 x 1.31” (81.9 x 33.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.55 - 5.55” (140.9 - 140.9mm) | 3.99 - 3.99” (101.4 - 101.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.02” (25.8mm) | 0.54” (13.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | Stepping Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 630° | 170° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.45” (240mm) | 5.51” (140mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.9” (226mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.17x | 0.50x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-73G Buy ► | N / EW-65B Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / 5.0 / 6.5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | N / LP1016 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 3.00' | 24mm = 2.93 |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 915mm | 24mm = 893mm |
| Review | Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens |
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