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Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM
- Focal length
- 11–24 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 1180 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 132 mm
At a Glance
This ultra-wide zoom for full-frame Canon EF offers 11-24 mm at a constant f/4. At 11 mm the field of view is extremely wide, which suits landscapes, architecture and interiors. The lens weighs 1.18 kg and is heavy. The minimum focus distance is 28 cm, and there is no image stabilizer.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
Worth knowing
- At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 11 mm
- Max. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 1,180 g (2.6 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 32 cm at 11 mm · 28 cm at 24 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.3 (0.16×)
- Length
- 132 mm (5.2 in)
- Diameter
- 108 mm (4.25 in)
- Released
- February 2015
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM fit?
The Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 18-38 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM | Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11-24 mm | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Weight | 1,180 g | 600 g | 670 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | – | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 132 mm | 103 mm | 120.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM: FAQ
Does the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM has autofocus.
Does the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM have image stabilization?
No, the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM weigh?
The Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM weighs 1,180 g. It is 132 mm long with a diameter of 108 mm.
How close can the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-38 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
12-24mm · f/4.5-5.6
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
12-24mm · f/4.5-5.6
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX
12-24mm · f/4
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II
12-24mm · f/4
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX
12-28mm · f/4
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM
10-22mm · f/3.5-4.5
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