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RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM

Canon RF · Macro · FULL FRAME

RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.

$499

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

24 mm

Max Aperture

f/1.8

Mount

Canon RF

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

No

Weight

270 g

Min Focus

14 cm

Filter Size

52 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · f/1.8 aperture gives excellent subject isolation
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/1.8 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Fast prime aperture offers cinematic shallow depth of field

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Wide-angle focal length (24mm) is great for landscape photography
  • · Relatively light weight (270g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Ultralight (270g) — perfect for all-day carry without fatigue

Wildlife

Limited
0.0/ 10

Macro & Close-up

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Half-macro magnification (0.5x) is great for close-up flowers and products
  • · Extremely close minimum focus distance of only 14 cm

Pros

  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Solid optical performance for the price tier
  • Native Canon RF mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)24 mm
Focal length (Max)24 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)f/1.8
Elements11
Groups9
Special elements1 Aspherical, 1 UD

Focus System

Min focus distance14 cm
Max magnification0.5 ×
Autofocus motorSTM
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight270 g
Length63.1 mm
Diameter74.4 mm
Filter thread size52 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountCanon RF
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo