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 50mm F1.2L USM
Canon RF Mount
Flagship RF 50mm f/1.2 L prime with Ring USM, 15-element design, and weather-sealed L-series build.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Dec 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 50mm F1.2L USM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Weight (270 g vs 950 g)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 40 cm)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.19 ×)
- ARF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM has lower Length (63.1 mm vs 108 mm)
- BRF 50mm F1.2L USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
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
for scale
RF 50mm F1.2L USM
⌀90 × 108 mm
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 45mm shorter and 15mm narrower than RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM is 680 g lighter than RF 50mm F1.2L USM.
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
- ✓
Weight
270 g vs 950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
14 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
63.1 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.5 × vs 0.19 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.4 mm vs 89.8 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the RF 50mm F1.2L USM
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only RF 50mm F1.2L USM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only RF 50mm F1.2L USM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 50mm F1.2L USM
Pros
- ✓Stunning sharpness even wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Beautiful, smooth bokeh with 10 rounded aperture blades
- ✓Fast and accurate Dual Pixel AF with Ring USM
- ✓Weather-sealed L-series construction
Cons
- –Heavy for a 50mm prime (950g)
- –Premium price for a single focal length
- –No optical image stabilization
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.