Review: Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens- Best Prime For Crop?

[@viraltarpara1704]

This lens is a must buy along with the EF 50mm 1.8 STM. For less than $300 bucks you have two great lenses that are tack sharp. IMO, if you're a beginner DSLR user, you'll develop better photography skills starting off with these two great lenses rather than a zoom lens. Once you get nice sharp shots with these, get an f2.8 zoom lens. Canon SL1 plus 24mm or 40mm pancake is just sublime.

[@RHH973]

I know its a year later, but which would you recommend for someone to get as their secondary lenses first? Just got a Canon T6i, and I'm debating which one to get. As of right now I've been taking a lot of landscape pictures with the occasional portrait thrown in.

[@MacPhantom]

RHH973 With a crop camera, I'd get the 50mm (or even a 85mm) for portraits, and the 24mm for everyday/street photography. I personally have the 50mm, but I actually use my 100mm f/2.8 macro more for portraits despite the slower aperture (it's sharper and I prefer the longer focal length).

[@webstermickey69]

Viral Tarpara Do you think this is good for wedding filmmaking?

[@tkabiranik]

The sigma 17-50 f2.8 should alone cover the both, with an additional wide angle including a constant 2.8 aperture throughout the focal range.

[@Arlo360-Official]

@@tkabiranik I also own the Sigma 17-50 f2.8 and am doubting my need the Canon 35 prime. But for just $99, maybe?

[@KentSpain85]

I have two different modes for photography: Going out to shoot, or going out and carrying a camera with me. If I am going to shoot, I have big heavy lenses. If I'm going out or somewhere new with no real "intent" to shoot, then this or the 50mm is my lens - it makes the camera SO much more manageable and easy to keep in my backpack!

[@alfinmalelak7585]

Finally I found a comparative review between the 24mm prime and the 18-55mm kit lenses. As an amateur with an APS-C, this video is the final hammer on the nails that convinced me to keep my gear just comprising 3 lenses (55-250mm, 50mm & 18-55mm) to cover for all my amateur needs and skills. I can save my money for a 24mm or 35mm with bigger f stop. Any recommendations?

[@ronjenkins4257]

One thing to point out is that this lens will focus at objects very close. It's obviously not a macro lens, but it will take shots of objects that are very close to the lens. This capability distinguishes it from the kit lens.

[@photorectoby]

Good point!

[@miguelscamera3338]

FINALLY!! A review on this lens. NO one has been talking about it and I have been eying this thing for the longest time. Thank you!!*

[@yetifanuk]

bought the 40mm and 50mm STM's for my 6D, amazing results. i use these lenses over red rings a lot.

[@beavertown2006]

Canon has been so sweet releasing EF 40, EF-S 24 and EF-M 22, especially the 22mm has F2. They are truly affordable and sharp lenses.

[@gregrebuck3585]

Well, I have one and I just did a "taste test" in comparing a 18--55mm kit lens (mine does f4.5 when at 24mm) and the difference is pretty stark. For my test, with ambient light coming through the windows, at 400 ISO the 24mm was slightly brighter than the kit lens at 800 ISO. At 400 ISO the kit lens image was WAY too dark.

[@MikeMorgan]

I just bought a Canon SL1 with the kit lens, and picked up a 40mm and 24mm on the advice of "the internet". This really helped me sort out the differences, you have no idea how helpful this was. Thank you!

[@samnelson4975]

I'm in the process of doing the same as a travel camera, mostly for urban stuff.

[@johnstaiert]

Very helpful video. I am a complete camera novice and had been flummoxed as to whether the 24mm setting on my 18-55 kit lens was in any way equivalent to this 24 mm prime lens. Your explanation cleared it all up for me and convinced me that this lens was a good purchase for me....despite having the kit lens. Thank you!

[@avenegas0691]

I like your Lens reviews. Very honest ones, pointing out all Pros and Cons as you consider them to be. Thanks a lot!!!

[@tombaumhart1891]

Awesome video! 7 yrs later and it still is helpful!

[@photorectoby]

Glad it helped!

[@froilanesquivel9279]

Great review. Very informative. I have a Canon T6s and it came with EF-S 18-135mm F/2.5-5.6 IS STM lens. I wanted to buy my first prime lens. Should I get the EF-s 24mm f/2.8 STM lens or EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens? Are they basically the same except for the motor, IS and price? Thanks.

[@sargeekphotography6138]

The Nifty Fifty should be everyones first prime lens if they are a Canon user. Great vid as always man!

[@photorectoby]

I do love the nifty fifty but for many crop sensor cameras it can be frustrating to use, especially indoors.

[@sargeekphotography6138]

True, but it's so close to the coveted 85mm on a crop sensor that I think it makes the lens even more worthwhile. Just as long as you're not up in someones face; unless it's a kid and you want that distorted look! lol

[@sargeekphotography6138]

CameraRec Toby True, but it's so close to the coveted 85mm on a crop sensor that I think it makes the lens even more worthwhile. Just as long as you're not up in someones face; unless it's a kid and you want that distorted look! lol

[@jayyaj7050]

CameraRec Toby Agreed, hence why I'm considering this lens...in my cramped living space, I just can't get far enough away from my subject. Another question for you though: in terms of sharpness, how would you rate the efs 24mm compared to the ef 50mm f/1.8?

[@xxSuperFrogxxGaming]

Fantastic review! Would you suggest the 40mm or 24mm? I use a canon eos rebel t6s, so I'm doing not video and photography. is there a 24 f1.8? I'm trying to keep my spending below 150$ on my first prime lens. Always enjoy your honest reviews!

[@bayupran]

both are good choice. i personally use the 40mm and although it's a bit tight for group photo, but it just works for everything else

[@matrouz1]

A Great & Fair review as always, i liked the intro where the lense is in focus with you holding it, Keep up the amazing work

[@dannyfarkas]

Thanks for your review! I had really planned to get this lens, but now I'm not sure. I have the 18-135, which I find heavy to carry around after a while. That's why I wanted the 24. The f/2.8 aspect sounded exciting, but now that you pointed out the lack of IS, it doesn't sound that different than the f/4 the kit lens has at that focal length. Another option I've thought of now is to add the 18-55 kit lens for when I don't want the extra weight of the 18-135, e.g. at parties. It's not as small as the pancake, and it's slightly heavier (7.2 oz vs 4.2 oz), but it leaves me the option of zooming - which I'm afraid I would miss with the prime. Any thoughts between these two lenses (18-55 kit vs 24 f/2.8)?? (I should mention I don't video at all so far, just use it for stills. And this is on a T5i.)

[@elboogie2324]

I'm looking at a bunch of prime lenses for my Canon T2i. I'm looking at the 24mm, 40mm, and 50mm to start out with since I can afford those sooner than getting a 70-200mm 2.8 that I really want. I'm hearing good things about the 100mm as well.

[@OmarKoooooL]

I have never seen a comparison review vid with zero dislikes! Love the new style and appreciate the upfront summary! Well done Toby keep it up!

[@photorectoby]

shhhh don't jinx me :)

[@WylunCustoms]

Great vid... im looking into this or the sigma

[@paulamaciogarrett5291]

You mention f2 lens. can you recommend which one to buy, and from where?

[@MCGrigg-es7tu]

you said,on the crop body the 40mm(cropped to 65ish)will give you more control over dof than it on a ff body(40mm),this is untrue,the the crop sensor does it use the centre of the lens,so you will still get the same compression of the background(dof) but the focal length will be 60mm.I other word it is the same as take the photo on a ff body and than cropping it in to be equal to a 60mm

[@photorectoby]

This is true but that is also like saying I bought a large pizza, eating part of it and then saying you bought a medium pizza. Sure that is true but it doesn't make sense to say crop each time. Straight out of the camera shooting with the 40mm gives you more control over depth of field. That is my statement and I am sticking to it :)

[@MCGrigg-es7tu]

Okay,I get that but to use it on a crop sensor will give you more dof,losing that advantage your taking about,it simply physics the more space for light to go throw(lens aperture)and be connected(sensor),the more room for light to stray and give you less dof/control over dof.

[@photorectoby]

M.C. Grigg But I was comparing it to the 24mm which will only be used on a crop sensor camera and when you compare the 24mm to a 40mm on a crop sensor camera you see a difference in depth of field at the longer focal length 40mm.

[@okaro6595]

What nonsense. 40 mm cannot be 60 mm. 40 mm is 40 mm. If you use same focal length on a smaller sensor you will get LESS depth of field but to understand this you have to view the depth of field as an abstract concept and forget totally what you are shooting.

[@ltwing2]

I was looking for a general purpose landscape lens for my Canon 70d and now am not sure which I should choose. 24mm f/2.8, 28 f/2.8 or 35 f/2. I'm now leaning toward the 28mm f/2.8 because of IS. What do you think? edit - it appears the 24mm f/2.8 does have IS. I love your reviews. You've been very helpful!

[@brianhowe4482]

I own a Canon 70d with 18-135 is kit lens and a canon 50mm 1.4 usm, pleased with both. Looking for better quality at low price in wide angle for stills and video. I am torn between the Canon 10-18 stm ( I liked your review for this lens ) and the Canon 24mm f/2.8 stm with its better light qualities. I know that is a decision for me to make (at the 18mm end I could use my18-135). For image quality and video which is the better lens or is there not much difference between the two ? The prices both seem very good.

[@ovidiufrasie4265]

Great review! But I whould like to ask you some questions: I am interested into a comparison with the 40mm - how is the sharpness and which is the difference in the FOV? I own a canon 100d with a canon 40mm stm, but the FOV is a little bit too narrow for my needs - It is worth it to buy this new lens? Thank you in advance!

[@AnkushNarula]

This is the best review I've seen of this lens. Nicely done.

[@td6rg892]

Thank you so much for giving review on the 24mm vs the kit lens. I've been trying to figure out the difference for days.

[@richardgraham65]

Good video! What equipment are you shooting on to make this video? The video quality - Sharpness and clarity is extremely nice, please post camera and lens details for this set up, one of the sharpest detailed videos I have seen on KZbin, thanks.

[@gigifaraci]

Thanks zack. I am going to try it out at our local ProCam. I expect your right. Probably will just save up and get the 24-70 L f2.8. I shoot weddings and it makes more sense to pair with my 70-200 f2.8 IS on my c100.

[@andywckf]

Best review I've seen of this lens. Thanks. I'm considering it for street photography as I only have the 135 kit lens which is a bit of an eyecather.

[@TheKoppite]

bought the 24mm lens for workout videos, so much better at dealing with ba lighting for videos as opposed to the standard lens that come with the camera... I use manual focus and it does lag slightly but I mainly stick it on a tripod so has been brilliant for me!

[@RAH1861]

Excellent review as always, Toby! I suppose you have to draw the line at some focal length in this discussion, but the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens is another good, fairly inexpensive prime lens (with current rebate, only about $420). It is very sharp, and also very small and light. Tamron makes a similar 60mm macro lens, which is 2.0, but it is somewhat more expensive. I think it is not liked as much, reviews-wise, but I may be wrong. As far as the 24mm pancake, as an SL1 user (also have a 60D), I will DEFINITELY be getting it.

[@photorectoby]

True - there are a handful more lenses I could chat about and the 60mm macro is a nice one, there is even a 28mm f/2.8 IS that I forgot about. A few others have commented the same- The SL1 and the 24mm pancake is a lovely combo.

[@TravisMCP]

Incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@thelivinged]

thanks for this review very useful. just a question i owned a 7d mark ii do you recommend this for portraits as this is considered as wide angle, distortion is my concern. thanks!

[@timppatimo6287]

Just got that lens and i like it a lot, especially the colors which come out of this little pancake. What i dislike is vignetting and strange sound of that motor - isn't it supposed to be silent?.. Another STM lens i got (10-18 mm) makes absolutely ZERO noise while focusing. Manual focus is even worse - the noise is really disturbing. Thinking i bumped into a bad copy maybe i should return it?..

[@ThatWasComedyy]

What lens/camera body did you use to record this video? The quality is amazing

[@gulfbeachgoon]

Just picked this lense up to bring with me on my honeymoon to the south pacific. Also have the 28 -135. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks

[@stoneworrior]

is the quality @ 24mm any better than the 18-135 stm? You only mentioned the 18-55stm. Thanks!

[@russelbalugo2071]

I really just need a cheap wide angle prime lens for video on a stabilizer. Would this be ok for that?

[@WillSkates]

Get the canon 10-18 or 24mm :D

[@ericemanuelson5128]

Great video! I was wondering if the kit lens on my crop sensor camera was true to the numbers marked. I did just order the 24mm and 50mm yesterday. I'm new to photography the last camera I owned was a 35mm film camera years and years ago when it was a small fortune to waste film practicing. lol

[@photorectoby]

Glad it helped! Feel free to reach to with more questions or consider joining my photography community - tons of awesome content and a wonderful group to support you as you get back into photography. photorec.tv/support

[@edwardgreene5443]

Very good information on lens for the Canon EOS t6 camera. F 2.8 lens has a lot of great qualities offered based on your presentation. Glad I listened in.

[@timandmel777]

For those doing video, I can see the 24 STM having a great advantage. I seldom do video, mostly stills. So I prefer a larger aperture for lower light. I had purchased the sigma 30 but found the focus very inconsistent. I also purchased the dock, but it didn't help bc it sometimes front focused, sometimes back. Only about half of the shots were in the middle. This was on a tripod with a stationary object. I sent lens and dock back and bought the Canon 28mm f1.8 USM and it blows the Sigma away with fast accurate focus even at 1.8. And yes, I took some shots with the sigma stopped down to 1.8 before sending it back to be fair. I do like that focal length 24-30 on the cropped sensor, especially in confined areas.

[@photorectoby]

Bummer to hear that you had a bad experience with the SIgma. What body were you using? I am just curious.

[@timandmel777]

I'm using a T4i. I understand I could have received a bad copy. I did some research before buying and saw several focus issues but figured it just needed calibration with the dock. After I experienced the problem I was able to find others with that same inconsistency. No worries, though. B&H took care of the return and I'm happy with the Canon 28.

[@jayyaj7050]

Regarding your statement that this EF-S 24mm lens comes out to be 38mm equivalent on a crop sensor camera (paraphrasing there). Correct me if I'm wrong, which I very well may be, but I have always been under the impression that the 1.6x crop factor only comes into play when using a full frame (EF) mount lens on a crop sensor camera. Since this is a EF-S mount lens, designed for crop sensors, it is my understanding that the 1.6x crop factor is not relevant in this case and that in the case of a EF-S lens on a crop sensor, 24mm is a true 24mm equivalent. In other words, using the EF-S 24mm lens on a crop sensor is the same as using the EF 24mmon a full frame...either way it's a true 24mm equivalent. It is my understanding that the whole point of the EF-S lens mount is to negate the whole 1.6x crop factor issue. What am I missing?

[@photorectoby]

You are wrong :) I know it is so annoying, why do they mark a lens that is clearly ONLY used on a crop sensors with a full frame equivalent. But my statement is 100% correct as you can see from Canon's website. You need to multiple 24*16 even though it is EFS.

[@jayyaj7050]

CameraRec Toby So you're saying that the EF 24mm lens and the EFS 24mm lens will have the same field of view on my 60D? Not disagreeing with you of course, you're the pro and all, but that sounds really weird. Makes me wonder what the point of an EFS lens actually is. BTW, thanks for letting me pick your brain here.

[@photorectoby]

Jay Yaj Yes - they will look exactly the same on the camera. The point of an EFS lens is it can only be mounted on a APS-C or crop sensor camera and they are smaller and lighter because they don't need to cover as large a sensor.

[@jayyaj7050]

Great answer Toby! So crop factor is a function of the sensor irregardless of the lens. Can't believe I misunderstood it all this time...thanks for setting me straight!

[@photorectoby]

Jay Yaj Happy I could help.

[@tanvirhasan1339]

Nice review dude... I am actually confused between this 24 2.8 and Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 ... which one do you recommend? I have a 50mm 1.8 & I love that... So should i go for another prime or the zoom??

[@truknayr23]

Your comment is over a month ago... I hope you did not purchase the Tamron 17-50 2.8 .... I owned one and i did not like it... Not one bit... It's not sharp... The rubber goes out of shape... Go for the Sigma if you are on a budget... Cant recommend this since i have not used this pancake lens... But Toby says its good so it must be... Cheers...

[@logandionio5080]

Nice video. Actually ditched 50 1.8 a week ago and im waiting for this to be available in my area. The 50's too tight for everyday use and not really that sharp wide open. I have the tamron 17-50 if i want the flexibility of a zoom,but i think the 24 would be my everyday lens.

[@woodant7]

Canon needs to release primes for AP-S that offers a wider view like 28, 30 0r 35mm. 40mm on AP-S is to tight.

[@anantambisht4895]

24mm efs 2.8 is that one which is wider

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

what lens did you use to film this video .... excellent quality ...

[@gtoDoremon]

Thank you very much for this review, as a beginner it helps me a lot

[@lesliewwe]

Hi Toby, great review I am wondering should I get this lens (24mm 2.8) or 50mm 1.4 I use canon 7D2, usually shoot street photography, and willing to do video as well ( I have watched the STM vs USM focussing sound test, If I use USM and manual focus, will the camera record any sound caused by focussing ?) Do you have any recommendations? or it will be worth it if I get both of the lens?? Thank you very much !! Leslie

[@jnscollier]

I just bought the 50mm without knowing jack about cameras or even what the mm part means. I just want a camera that can shoot about 3-4 ft away for video tutorials. The 50mm didn't do it for up-close shots so I returned it and bought the 24 mm just now. I hope its "focal length" will work for my tutorials.

[@webstermickey69]

Do you think this is good for wedding filmmaking?

[@99Pokel]

I don't know if buying the sigma 30mm 1.4 for my 100d or upgrading to the 5d classic because i have already a 50mm 1.8 stm or buy this 24mm, sell the 18-5mm mark iii non is and save for the 6d or 5d mark ii

[@akashwalia2569]

Will the f2.8 make a lot of difference in night against the f4 of the kit lens?

[@fetzinger10]

Thanks for the great review, Toby! I´ll certainly get one, as soon as it´s available here in Austria! I´d like to add, that there´s also a Canon 24mm 2.8 IS USM, which came out not to long ago. It´s considerably more expensive, but might also be sharper. And it has IS and can be used on both crop and FF!

[@pacfolly]

Thanks for this excellent review. You definitely know your stuff and your aperture explanation pretty much sold me on the Canon 50mm lens since both the 24 and 40mm lenses have a 2.8 aperture.

[@SalwanJBinni]

Would you please consider comparing this canon 24mm 2.8 prime with the Sony 20mm f/2.8 pancake?

[@TheTurntaker]

Is the non-pancake 24mm f/2.8 better than those regarding image quality

[@jaladkumarsrivastava112]

Great video 👌👌👌 I have a question that i want a lens for my canon 1300d crop sensor camera that should cover these fields like Potrait, landscape, street. I am so much confused that which prime lens i should buy for starters which should cover these field not fully but up to the mark.

[@bentwookie348]

I own and love the nifty fifty, but sure would like a similar lens that is built better. When I say built better, I don't really care about materials, so much as faster quieter performance. Is there a 50mm prime equivalent that is faster and quieter for a rebel series camera (crop sensor)?

[@bigwingdangdoodle]

So long story short I'm going on a trip this year and documenting the entire thing is very important to me. I need a good walk around, slightly wide angle lens for street photography and probably selfies. I'm not needing to capture entire sides of buildings or anything just nice candid shots of friends and people walking around. Would this lens be my best bet for my Canon 80D?

[@loganhunt8029]

Shawn Yorgason This or a 50mm prime is a great option

[@tipsfortravellers]

Really helpful video. Helped a lot. Thanks

[@mstrainjr]

I'm presently working on videos for KZbin in which I pretty much stand in front of a dark blue bed sheet and talk (0001 - Intro: Welcome to the WAY). I set my 18-55mm kit lens to 24mm, but even with my lighting, the video looked a little too dark and I had to boost the ISO a bit. Do you think the extra stop of brightness would be worth the $149 price, or should I be willing to spend more on something that does 2.0 or 1.8?

[@photorectoby]

It is a tricky balance between more light by opening up your aperture but you still want enough depth of field that if you move backward and forward you don't drift out of focus. What ISO are you at for that clip?

[@mstrainjr]

CameraRec Toby Honestly I don't remember, but I think it's 400. If I go any higher it gets noticeably grainier in the dark areas. I suppose for my purposes that doesn't matter too much, especially since I'm just starting out, but I want to look at least a little professional.

[@photorectoby]

M. Strain Jr. I'd say try the 24mm at f/2.8 - that will keep it brighter and allow you to stay at 400 or even go up a little from 400 but with brighter exposure the shadows will be less. What camera are you shooting with? Could try Magic Lantern so you have 1/3 stops of ISO available 6 Favorite features of Magic Lantern - Custom firmware for your Canon DSLR

[@mstrainjr]

CameraRec Toby I have a Canon T3i. I didn't have such ISO controls (that I saw) until I just updated Magic Lantern. Even with some Google searching, I'm still not sure what the settings mean: -Equivalent ISO -Canon analog ISO -Canon digital ISO -ML digital ISO -Highlight Tone P. I guess the best way to find out is to fiddle with it and do several tests.

[@austinreise]

After getting used to primes, I realized I do not know how to operate a camera with zoom lens anymore. :D Thanks, Toby, another review very well done. IMO, for the affordability, getting f/2.8, a prime, lightweight and compact, folks should not be deliberating over this, just buy it. :)

[@wendeeisme]

Which one of these work best under low light?

[@jamesr633]

fantastic bit of information coz I'm looking at getting my first lens and I think it is going to have to be the canon EF 35 or the sigma 30

[@ChicTari610]

Very detailed video, thank you. I also love your setup and presentation, very clear and precise. I subscribed.

[@nathanbourdeau1539]

Hi CameraRec Toby, just wanted to say thank you for the great video, incredibly well-spoken, arranged, and helpful. Keep up the good work :)

[@gunq69]

Which would be a better choice, 24 or 40mm pancake lens to purchase, price wise aside ?

[@photorectoby]

They are the same price :) For general walk around the 24mm is best. If you want to do a little more people pics the 40mm would be prefered.

[@the_viper_leo]

Hey I'm not sure if you have touched upon this topic but I was just looking at some of the other lenses that you mentioned in the video too and they cost around £400. I am now using the canon 550d (kit lens) and was thinking of either upgrading my lens or my camera (70d or something similar). Is investing on a better body or lens more worth it? I know upgrading the body would mean spending about £800. But I'm just curious which would be a better investment (and of course if it is upgrading the body, I'll be sticking with the kit 18-135 lens for awhile more) ?

[@manishbhoola]

As always a fantastic video. On a crop sensor camera I am confused over putting my money in an EFS lens or the FF compatible EF24mm f/2.8 and future proof my investment even if twice the cost ? Is there a substantial image quality dfference between the EF / EFS ? A compare would really help. Appreciate your help and responses to our queries.

[@photorectoby]

Manish Bhoola Very little image difference between the two. The 24mm EFS is small and will be easy to resell at near purchase value. 24mm EF will give you IS and no hassle when you move to full frame.

[@manishbhoola]

CameraRec Toby Thanks much for the advice. For the price and quality I am going for the EFS 24mm. While I also have a 50 mm prime for portraits, I am also wondering if a 35mm is needed to get the coveted 50mm range on an APS-C ?

[@lmallard3788]

I have the 24 stm lens, but dont have the kit, 18-55 is stm. Im wondering if the is on the slower zoom makes it a better lens, for the 24mm focal length.

[@WouterVanhorenbeek]

Nice review, I learned a lot about the differences between the lenses. I got one question. Is this 24mm also appropriate for landscape photography?

[@photorectoby]

Wouter Vanhorenbeek It is a nice focal length for general photography including landscapes.

[@WouterVanhorenbeek]

thank you

[@vorpled]

Hey Toby, thanks for the videos! How does this lens compare to the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS?

[@photorectoby]

mzaphod No IS. Otherwise the same.

[@higgidy1]

Great videos! Always very thorough and informative.

[@cheng-liangcho9699]

Should I change EF 40mm to EFS 24mm if I only have APSC camera?

[@Bonecrusher27WTF]

The only reason I'm confined to STM lenses is I have difficulty finding lenses that are quite enough to use with my Canon 70D for video, and still be relatively quiet. Do you have any recommendations for silent lenses that would work with my 70D? Thanks!

[@denisdujmovic998]

What lens do you have on the last camera?...Assuming it's the Mark III.

[@gigifaraci]

great review. I just bought the 40 mm f2.8 STM and thought it was silent like the 18-135 for video in autofocus, but it's not and I am returning. Before I totally give up, I was wondering if the 24 is silent. I have a feeling it isn't. I shoot with the canon c100 and even with a shotgun attached, the autofocus is so loud I can't use it. Your thoughts?

[@zachmaxwell9978]

+gigifaraci If you thought the 40mm is unusable, unfortunately the 24mm won't be much better in my opinion. It is quieter, but you'll still notice it if you're shooting in silent situations where you would have noticed the 40. You may want to research higher price bracket primes to get silent (sorry, don't have any suggestions there as i'm a "starving artist" myself lol..)

[@g.d1083]

Hi, I'm looking to getting a new lens for my t5i to shoot my student film. It's going to be my version of a spaghetti western, so I want a wide lens. What would you recommend?

[@Faigh_as]

I have the 40mm. Should I buy a 24mm ?

[@bcegerton]

Great video, I’ve got the 24mm, 50mm and the kit lens. My kit lens however doesn’t have IS, probably due to getting it with the 1300/T6 and not something more expensive. I use the 50 and the 24 much more than the kit lens but yes, the 24 would be better at 2.0

[@okaro6595]

They offer same bodies with IS and without. IMO that is trulu confusing.

[@skrupnik]

Hi, nice review !! I have an T3i (non STM support), Will this lens work on it? I used generally for film featuring. Can I use with Manual Focus? Thanks in Advance ! Sebastian

[@photorectoby]

+Sebastián Krupnik It will work but you won't get the continuous AF - that is a feature of the cameras T4i and newer. You can use manual focus.

[@DanyangSong]

+Sebastián Krupnik - Deca Films Argentina my 40mm STM works great on even year 2004 released EOS 300x and EOS 30, so don't worry much, compatible

[@shahriarislam8626]

how do i capture group photos (making background blur) with this 50 mm lense? or which lense should i prefer ? my camera is canon 700d

[@nikhil1291]

Just bought this lens. Can I move the focus ring (by accident and won't damage the lens) any time? When the camera is off/ is on and shutter isn't pressed half way. Thanks :)

[@YoungBlaze]

will the canon pancake 24 lens fit on a gh4 or gh5 with a metabones adaptor?

[@SalwanJBinni]

Quite interesting! But don't you think that having the prime 24mm can result in sharper images @f/4 compared to the kit lens? Since it is faster, sharpness @f4 might mean the sweet spot for the prime...

[@photorectoby]

It's a minor difference. Not enough to really get excited about but I can test again and see if there is a big difference. Thanks

[@JackDalrymple]

Well done man! Thx for the info. Beautiful production!!!

[@adriandeguia4804]

Hi, I loved your review ! I have a question though. Is canon 24mm F/2.8 good for portrait photography? I have been searching for answers but haven't found any.. Would really appreciate for your thoughts. :)

[@corinnegrey]

+adrian de Guia I would say yes. It is wider than the lenses typically used for portraiture, but you won't have to worry about any contortion from the wideness, making it very viable.

[@dhairyapandya]

Hi - It makes a humming sound when on Autofocus mode.

[@killerncgaming]

What dslr and lenses did you use to record this video? I have a canon 80d but struggle for sharp videos

[@techdude6693]

I have a 70D and I was originally thinking of getting this one before it came out. but I found an older 35mm f2 for $275 and I'm really happy with the results :)

[@photorectoby]

Good price on that older lens, enjoy!

[@popopo1976]

You answered my questions. Thanks.

[@johnhargreaves8157]

Hi Toby, great video. I was thinking of the canon 17-55 f2.8 as a walkabout lens for my 70d. Any thoughts?

[@pascaldelaunay4740]

Hello Toby, you forgot to mention the Macro capability. You can use it as close as 16 cm compare to 30 cm for the 40mm. It is a nice feature available any time and it is a way better lense for a crop camera, more usable on a daily basis.

[@Nick-Iles]

Nice sweater.

[@geraldmeredith4377]

I received delivery of my Canon 24mm yesterday but returned it today. I had to apply an amount of force/pressure to attach the lens to my T3i, which is not the case with any other lens I own. After notifying Canon directly, they agree that such force or pressure was not normal.

[@photorectoby]

Oh Bummer - I did notice that mine seemed quite tight on some of the cameras but still within what I consider normal. You getting a replacement?

[@geraldmeredith4377]

CameraRec Toby I'm getting a refund. After watching your video, I decided that I'd rather have Canon's IS version 24mm lens, which would fit my plans for a full frame body at some point in the not to distant future.

[@buddah610]

I am glad I found your post. I just received my 24mm lens tonight about 6pm eastern time. I was very excited so I immediately got my T3i and as I began to turn the lens to lock it, I had to use quite a bit of force. As you said, none of my other lenses are like this. I also had the same problem removing it. I loved the photo's I shot but I don't want to ruin my sensor ring. I am not an amateur but not quite a pro so I am skittish with thing's I don't know about. I was going to call Canon also. I am so glad I found this. I do want an exchange. However, I'm afraid after reading the reply that this is just how they are.

[@Thewebmastere]

Great Channel, I have learned alot from all your videos, I almost had that pancake ordered, glad I watched this video. I have been looking at the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, is it safe to say I could get the same image quality out of this lens that I would have gotten out of the prime type lens but then I have more options with zoom and IS? This would be my first upgrade lens from my Canon 60d 18-135 kit lens, I have a priority for video and everyday use photos 2nd.

[@alphaphotoandvideo]

I already have the 50 stm, and planning in getting the 24 stm, nice review

[@JonesHess]

Canon have made an EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM if you like the focal length and f-stop but want image stabilization. I don't know about image quality though.

[@photorectoby]

I forgot about that lens and only remembered the 28mm version. IQ of both is very good and on par with this lens. Definitely getting more expensive at $550

[@ForeverFound92]

Witch is better The 24mm or the 40mm

[@avenegas0691]

Excellent comparison Lens review... Thanks a lot for sharing it!!!