The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens is a sleek, ultra-compact prime lens designed for APS-C-format Canon DSLRs. It provides a 38.4mm equivalent focal length, making it a versatile option for everyday photography. Its thin, pancake-style profile makes it highly portable, while its advanced optical and autofocus technologies enhance image quality and ease of use.
Key Features:
- Compact Design: With a thickness of less than 1 inch, this lens is highly portable and convenient for travel and street photography.
- Wide Aperture: The f/2.8 maximum aperture offers good low-light performance and allows for creative control over depth of field, while keeping the lens compact and lightweight.
- Optical Quality: The lens features one aspherical element to minimize distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring high sharpness and clarity. A Super Spectra coating helps to reduce lens flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity in bright conditions.
- STM Autofocus: The Stepping Motor (STM) provides smooth, near-silent autofocus, ideal for both photo and video applications. The lens also includes full-time manual focus override for added control.
- Rounded Diaphragm: The seven-blade diaphragm creates a pleasing out-of-focus quality, enhancing the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 24mm (38.4mm equivalent in APS-C format)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Angle of View: 59°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 6.3 inches / 16 cm
- Magnification: 0.27x
- Optical Design: 6 Elements in 5 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 7, Rounded
- Filter Thread: 43 mm
- Dimensions (DxL): 2.7 x 0.9 inches / 68.2 x 22.8 mm
- Weight: 4.6 oz / 125 g
The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens is an excellent choice for photographers looking for a compact, high-quality prime lens. Its wide aperture and advanced optical design make it ideal for a range of shooting conditions, while its STM autofocus system ensures smooth and quiet performance. Its portability and versatility make it a valuable addition to any photographer’s kit.
