Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 24mm f1.4L II USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 260g.
- Diameter: 68mm
- Length: 52mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM Top Features
- 24mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 650g.
- Diameter: 94mm
- Length: 87mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Our Winner: Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM over Canon EF 24mm f1.4L II USM
Focal Length – Tele
28mm
vs
24mm
4mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Weight
260g
vs
650g
390g lighter
Diameter
68mm
vs
94mm
26mm smaller in diameter
Length
52mm
vs
87mm
35mm shorter
Filter Thread
58mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.23m
vs
0.25m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
0.17x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
24mm
vs
28mm
4mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
8
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM vs Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM Specs Table
General
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM
Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28mm
24mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
8
Optics
Optical Elements
9
13
Optical Groups
7
10
Special Elements
unknown
2 High refraction glass elements 2 UD Lens Elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.23m
0.25m
Max Magnification
0.2X
0.17X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Unit
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
260g
650g
Diameter
68mm
94mm
Length
52mm
87mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
Yes
Filter Thread
58mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
Filter does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
EW-65B
EW-83K
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1319
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