Canon
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM — 24mm f/1.8 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Canon
RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF Mount
A versatile wide-angle prime with 0.5x macro — perfect for street, travel, and close-up photography on a budget.
$499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Wins
RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 17 cm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 305 g)
- BRF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Diameter (74 mm vs 74.4 mm)
- BRF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63 mm vs 63.1 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareRF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
⌀74 × 63 mm
270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
⌀74 × 63 mm
305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM and RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM are virtually the same size.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 35 g lighter than RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 17 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 305 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM supports it
- ✓
Diameter
74 mm vs 74.4 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63 mm vs 63.1 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.8
Max magnification
Both 0.5 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
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
RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Pros
- ✓Versatile 35mm focal length for street and travel
- ✓0.5x macro capability in a compact prime
- ✓5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Affordable entry into RF primes
Cons
- –f/1.8 not as impressive as f/1.4 alternatives
- –Some distortion and vignetting wide open
- –Plastic build, no weather sealing
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.