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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2008 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/11 | 13/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° | 84° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 74° | 74° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 53° | 53° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 18.2 oz (515g) | 22.9 oz (650g) |
| Actual Weight | 18.1 oz (511.6g) | 22.8 oz (645g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.9 oz (26.9g) | 1.2 oz (35g) |
| In-Use Weight | 19 oz (538.5g) | 24 oz (680g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 3.29 x 3.42” (83.5 x 86.9mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3 x 4.17” (76 x 105.9mm) | 3.28 x 3.74” (83.4 x 95.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.17” (105.9mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 1.61” (89.2 x 41mm) | 4.23 x 2.41” (107.4 x 61.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.55 - 5.55” (140.9 - 140.9mm) | 5.9 (149.8mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.02” (25.8mm) | 0.94” (24mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 630° | 150° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.45” (240mm) | 9.84” (250mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.9” (226mm) | 9.84” (250mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.17x | 0.17x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.67-0.5x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | n/ax | |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | .21x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-73G Buy ► | Y / EW-83K Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | Y / LP1319 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 3.00' | 24mm = 3.00' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 915mm | 24mm = 914mm |
| Review | Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens |
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