Name: EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36588
Rating: 4.2 (37 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

the 24 IS feels solidly built
24mm focal length is a very
24 IS has a nicely-flat plane of sharp focus

The lens cap is very difficult to install or remove with the
24 IS does not produce strong flare effects even
Fingernails are required to remove the lens cap

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal, Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 24 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM - Pros & Cons

the 24 IS feels solidly built
24mm focal length is a very
24 IS has a nicely-flat plane of sharp focus
framed image remains smoothly centered
good technique and a stable
is smooth and nicely damped
The focus ring operates smoothly
stabilizer is good enough for about 4-stops
great build
solid looking
fast focus
superb optics
the exterior moving parts are solid and unshakable enough to appear permanent
6 respectively worked very well for images taken in the great outdoors
this lens is awesome
excellent and so nicely compact
Build Quality and Handling
Lightweight
reasonable build quality for the price
the color rendition and contrast
The lens also works very well as a video option
24mm is the most versatile single wide-angle focal length
ability to focus down very closely and provide an excellent maximum magnification figure
The lens focuses quickly and accurately
The lens is sharp across the frame and has nice contrast
Chromatic aberrations are well controlled with the lens
Good for casual snapshots as well as perspective shots
sharp
compact
and inexpensive lens
silent
fast and suitable for video capture
photos are very clear thanks to the autofocus which works smoothly and discreetly
The dynamic range is also great
simple
reliable performer
is cheap
light
and convenient
The ring travels very smoothly
Sharpness is good even wide open on a 6 megapixel camera

The lens cap is very difficult to install or remove with the
24 IS does not produce strong flare effects even
Fingernails are required to remove the lens cap
lack of parking
huge crowds and thousands of competitors
% crops shared below are taken from near the lower left corner of the frame
It has no aperture ring
very noticeable light fall-off in the corners
this lens is very flat
good edge resolution
weight No distortion Lens quality None USM
Disappointing manual focus experience
More Lacks image stabilization
lack of tactile feedback when focusing is disconcerting
lack of image stabilization
lacking in STM lenses
The lens hood is just an optional item unfortunately
get tack-sharp results with this lens
35mm f2 lens did not require any amplification of the default sharpening settings
The lens does not exhibit very much visible distortion
it shows up in the corners of the image
sharpness from corner to corner
only one EF-S prime lens
busyness within the circle as well as some green fringing
Canon s diminutive SL1 body
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bokeh can be a bit busy for my tastes
then lens barely bigger than the cap protecting the sensor
I lack variety in my storytelling
Corner softness is quite significant
off-center blur plot is a bit of a giveaway
Canon Lenses Lab tested Lens
little slower to focus than modern lenses
not overly expensive

Canon - Video Reviews (8)

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM wide angle lens unboxing

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Fixed
Elements	11
Groups	9

Weight	9.88 oz
Diameter	2.69 in
Length	2.19 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 24
Maximum magnification	0.23 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.2
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.2

Based on 8 reviews

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 USM IS - Review / Test Report

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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 USM IS - Review / Test Report

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 01.08.2012

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is a new wide-angle prime lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation and fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is a more affordable but still very capable alternative to Canon's professional wide-angle primes. Read our in-depth Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.