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Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM

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Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM

Focal length
24 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
125 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
16 cm
Length
22.8 mm
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At a Glance

As a pancake prime for Canon EF on APS-C, this lens is compact at 125 g and 22.8 mm in length. The 24 mm focal length equals 38 mm on full frame, a mild wide-angle view, with an aperture of f/2.8. From a 16 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 1:3.7. It suits street, reportage, travel and everyday photography.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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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
6
Groups
5
Weight
125 g (0.28 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
16 cm (6.3 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.7 (0.27×)
Length
22.8 mm (0.9 in)
Diameter
68.2 mm (2.69 in)
Released
November 2014

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

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

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Which cameras does the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM fit?

The Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 38 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

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-S 24mm F2.8 STM compared

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

LensCanon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMSigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
Focal length24 mm24 mm24 mm24 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/1.8
Weight125 g270 g280 g485 g
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm58 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance16 cm25 cm20 cm18 cm
Length22.8 mm48.5 mm55.7 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM 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-S 24mm F2.8 STM weigh?

The Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM weighs 125 g. It is 22.8 mm long with a diameter of 68.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM use?

The Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM is 16 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM a full-frame lens?

No, the Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38 mm in full-frame terms.

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