Product summary
- Model name: Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Release date: February 7, 2012
- Format: Full frame
- Mount: Canon EF
- Availability: June 2012
- Price: $849.99
- Available at Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Key features
- 24mm wide angle lens (38mm equivalent on APS-C sized sensors)
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Up to four-stop Image Stabilizer
- Ultrasonic autofocus mechanism
- Circular aperture for soft background blur
- Super Spectra coatings reduce flare
Overview
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens was introduced along with Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM. This lens offers an advantage of up to 4-stops over lenses without IS. The lens is ideal for capturing more of the scene, thanks to their wider focal lengths. It features a wide f/2.8 aperture, helping photographers to discover shallow depth of field, or to shoot in lower-light conditions.
The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is perfect entry focal length into the world of ultra wide-angle photography. This is a compact, fixed focal length 24mm lens equipped with 4 stops of shake correction Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology, along with a ring-type USM and advanced CPU with optimized AF algorithms for faster auto focusing. Full-time manual focus option also available for manual focusing even while in AF mode while a minimum focusing distance of 0.66 ft (0.20m) provides a dramatic wide-angle view. Aspherical lens elements help to improve image quality on the peripheral part, while a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm delivers beautiful bokeh. Lens coatings are also used to combat ghosting and flares. Offering superior image quality, silent and smooth operation in a compact & lightweight body. This lens is a ideal lens for capturing both stills and video. Also check out EF 28mm f/2.8L IS.
Sample Images by EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM on Flickr
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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS Specifications
| Angle of view | H:74°, V:53°, D: 84° |
| Construction (elements/groups) | 11/9 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Min aperture | 22 |
| Closest focussing distance (m) | 0.20 |
| Max magnification (x) | 0.23 |
| Distance Information | Provided |
| Image stabilizer | 4 stops |
| AF Motor | Ring USM¹ |
| Filter Size (mm) | 58 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 68.4 x 55.7 |
| Weight (g) | 280 |
| Lens Cap | E-58U |
| Lens hood | EW-65B |
| Lens case/pouch | LP1014 |
| Magnification Extension Tube EF12 II | 0.62-0.43 |
| Magnification Extension Tube EF25 II | 1.13-0.95 |
| Extender Compatiblity | Not compatible |
Additional Info
Purchase options
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM available at Adorama | B&H | Amazon