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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Focal length
24 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
280 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
55.7 mm
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At a Glance

A full-frame wide-angle prime for Canon EF, this 24 mm lens offers an f/2.8 maximum aperture, autofocus and an optical image stabilizer. A minimum focus distance of 20 cm gives a magnification of 1:4.35 (0.23x), which allows fairly close shots. It weighs 280 g. Landscape and reportage are the obvious fields of use.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
24 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
280 g (0.62 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.3 (0.23×)
Length
55.7 mm (2.19 in)
Diameter
68.4 mm (2.69 in)
Released
June 2012

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS 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 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 24mm f/2.8 IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical MacroVenus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Focal length24 mm24 mm24 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/2.8
Weight280 g270 g485 g400 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm18 cm17.3 cm
Length55.7 mm48.5 mm83 mm65 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM weighs 280 g. It is 55.7 mm long with a diameter of 68.4 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM use?

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38 mm in full-frame terms.

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