Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM vs 40mm f/2.8 STM vs 50mm f/1.8 STM review (on APS-C)

[@samnelson4975]

One of your great strengths is that you separate your reviews for full and crop cameras. I don't know how much time I wasted watching reviews for lenses on full frame when I only have crop and don't plan on changing soon.

[@relaxingnature2617]

FF lenses work on crop cameras perfectly ..it's only the mm number that needs to be converted

[@vinvanid]

@@relaxingnature2617 not really.. some FF lens are better on FF than on APS-C.

[@momchilminkov5722]

I have an APS-C Canon camera and own the 24 and 50. Very good lenses, especially considering the price. They are quite different, though. I would describe them as "general photography lens" for the 24 mm and "portrait lens" for the 50 mm.

[@zer0L0]

The content is very well researched /tested/studied; full of useful technical information yet also pitched at a level that beginners can understand. Real work has been put into this .

[@Camerahoarders]

Finally someone notices... Just the number of times I changed lenses between bodies to get all the test shots is insane.

[@samnelson4975]

During my stint in education I figured out there were 2 approaches to teaching: Make the complex simple or Make the simple complex You are the former type!

[@kennydogooder]

@@Camerahoarders Well done sir

[@adobeone6138]

Thank you for all your excellent reviews: clear, no annoying loud music or intro and direct to the point, no nonsense.

[@lelandsmith2320]

I own all 3 24mm for indoors/urban 40mm general purpose 50mm general purpose/low light Anyone of these can be a good backup for travel. The 2 pancakes make a good team for minimalist travel with an SL1 camera.

[@oxnardmontalvo7749]

Excellent review. The 40 was the first I bought 2 years ago, cause I wanted to try a prime. Recently I tried to shoot different motives, and nothing seemed to work. Bought the 50 first, and 3 weeks later the 24. I love all of them and they improved my pictures drastically. I never use the kit lens again, as it just garbage and gave me so bad results, that I almost quit photography as a hobby.

[@o0L4nc3r0o]

When I bought my Canon, I bought the "Zoom Kit". In the box, I didn't get the standard 18-55mm, but I got the Canon 18-135mm IS STM instead. Can't say that this is a bad lens. :) But, obviously these lenses are from a different quality level...

[@kyleb4327]

This is the best video on these lenses I've seen. Thanks for putting it together!

[@AhmadZakaria85]

One of the best videos I've ever seen in comparisons, This is art of visual

[@Southlander1000]

Excellent video. I appreciate the different tests you did with this one. I have been debating the 40mm vs. the 50mm for a while now. This cleared it up for me a lot.

[@geecee7600]

Excellent review! Covered everything novices like me want to know and even introduced me to some other concepts I was unaware of such as comas & sunstars. Very comprehensive explanations and more importantly, it has demonstrations and examples galore. (VERY important for people who are looking to purchase lenses!) I like the conciseness of each segment that was covered and its thoroughness. Great summary, too! I'd give 50 'likes' if I could but sadly, I can only click it once. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@ronjenkins4257]

Thanks for a thorough presentation of a great deal of useful information. It must have taken a lot of photos, lens swaps, and work to pull all this information together, but for viewers, you save us looking at 15-20 videos on other channels for the same information.

[@martin9410]

I don't have the 28mm, just the 50 and 40mm. There is no doubt, at least on my lenses, the 50mm is sharper and has better focus than the 40mm. Because I've been so disappointed with the 40mm, I'm selling it on Ebay. I really wanted to like the 40mm, but after using the 50mm STM lens, I'm spoiled. I use it on both full frame and crop. I can't believe how sharp the 50mm is. I had several missed shots with the 40mm. Just one person's opinion of course.

[@theurbanartist775]

D. L. Starkey thanks for your input. I’m good with my 24&50👍

[@donnacrantshaw8505]

I have the 24mm and the 50mm and I like them both.

[@theurbanartist775]

Donna Crantshaw me too😁

[@aaronarunkumars]

Which one is best for Video Shooting..? Please Reply me🙏🏻

[@donnacrantshaw8505]

@@aaronarunkumarsMaybe someone else can answer that, I don't shoot video.

[@aaronarunkumars]

@@donnacrantshaw8505 Thankyou 🙏🏻 Love from India ❤️

[@omarma7815]

this is the best lens review I have ever seen so far

[@CasanOffi]

Very well researched! I have the 24 and 50 for my APS-Camera, because 40mm is too close to 50mm and the 50 provides better aperture.

[@tamemkhuram]

@@brandinhudson8071 50mm comes only on EF version, as far as I know.

[@DJALEXBROWN]

Best review I have seen on these lenses!

[@Ins0mnia365]

thank you for doing APS-C

[@nathansubyak17]

Thank you! Honestly this review gives the best details and examples!

[@dog_rama]

Watching your video helped me decide the lens! Even if I was not good at English, I could fully grasp the intention of the video. Thank you!

[@EzMeck]

Sir, I am starting a cooking video channel with my sl2, the lens I have is the kit lens, I want to buy a kit lens for overhead videos, which one should I buy among 40/50mm, keeping in mind it's a cropped sensor camera. Thanks!

[@Camerahoarders]

Get the 24mm, 40/50 are too long for overhead cooking videos.

[@ritrattoaziendale]

Super small correction on the early graphics 🙂 the EF-S 24 is not compatible "10D-80D"; the 10D doesn't accept EF-S lenses, they started to be accepted only since 20D ;-)

[@HotarusLens]

This review was so helpful. Thank you!

[@howardzampara]

Very neat, clear, and informative demonstration video! Thank you!

[@tedspens]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. I have the 24mm and was wondering if I should get a 40 or 50. Looks like I'm good with the 24.

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

50

[@b.r.srihari4099]

Simply superb review....one video I was looking for long time.. Thanks...well done

[@Camerahoarders]

Glad you liked it

[@roshansagvekar]

I have a Canon 1200D, and I'm using kit lenses 18-55 and 55-250. I love astrophotography and landscape photography with my Google Pixel phone. Which one should I choose for astrophotography: the 50mm 1.8 or the 24mm 2.8?

[@JusJ84]

Best comparison review. super easy to follow. Thanks

[@jacuswoczega9180]

Do You have knowledge, 24/2.8 STM exists in correction "database" in 70D body? Canon says nothing, if I read firmaware versions descriptions

[@chvc]

Caraca irmão, matou a pau nesse vídeo comparativo, tirou todas as minhas dúvidas ( principalmente entre a 40 e 50mm ). E também eliminou minha vontade na 24, já que não servirá futuramente, se eu fizer upgrade para full f canon. Congratulations!

[@keshavkesuu]

Which one I would go for Street photography and portraits

[@Camerahoarders]

24 for street, 50 for portraits

[@Nahan_Boker94]

i already had 40mm and fascinated with it. I planned to buy 24mm in the future. But after looking at this video, Do i need 50mm too? Yes it had f1.8 which ofc give better bokeh and light when dark. But will 50mm give entirely different experience than 40mm? Or its similar in the end?

[@brownpunk1794]

In Russia...lens choose YOU!

[@adityatripathi85]

Excellent comparison, thank you!

[@adribenju]

Best review. Congratulations and thanks

[@matheussox]

great video, I've subscribed to your channel, just because I was looking a video like this one!

[@Camerahoarders]

Thanks for the sub!

[@cosmindanes9435]

Hi bro, thanks mate! Which one is sharper between 24mm and 40mm ?

[@paulakamorim]

I love the explanation! Thanks to help me understand the difference of each lens! Please, could review the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 STM. I love macro photography and how I have crop camera, I’m thinking about new 35mm f/2.8 or 35mm f/2.0.

[@YuserAlhaj]

thanks this is good review, i'll buy 24mm as it's can be good walk around lens

[@GeorgeBabiy]

Brilliant video, it's nice when things are explained properly 🙂👍 Brilliant keep on posting them videos.

[@femininomenons]

Very detailed and you really did your research. Thank you for all the effort. This helped me a lot. Thank you very much!

[@juanpablovivanco9254]

Excellent review, nice ideas for the presentation. Subscribed!

[@gentianprogri8191]

Thanks for video , I have canon 90d and now i what to buy ein lens .. who is the best lens for fotos and video for my canon 90d 24 mm or 50mm??

[@dhruvgoswami7661]

hi, could you please help me for guiding that a 24mm and f/2.8 is good for wide and night sky photography? as i already have a kit lens (15-45mm stm) of canon m50 please guide.

[@pankajroy5124]

*WHICH SLIDER YOU USED TO SHOOT THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO?*

[@Camerahoarders]

No sliders were used, only fluid video head. This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HRp2x-p95-g6s

[@henrygerman7858]

Excellent analysis of these lenses. I have the 24mm and have been debating whether to get the 40mm or the 50mm, and you answered my question. The 50mm 1.8. Can you recommend a "dedicated macro lens" that isn't too expensive for a crop sensor Canon like the T3i ?

[@Camerahoarders]

60mm or 100mm, can't go wronf with either. Pick 100 if you plan to shoot bugs, spiders etc as it has longer working distance (less chance to scare them of).

[@henrygerman7858]

@@Camerahoarders I found a good deal on a Tokina Macro 100 F 2.8 D ATX Pro on CL today, so I bought it. Took a bunch of pics of tiny flowers and bees this afternoon to see what it could do; not bad! Nice bokeh.

[@srikanthakondi]

I have 24mm and 50mm but not 40mm. 24mm I use to cover large area and video, 50mm for Portraits and in low light.

[@marklloydeden9185]

Thank you for a clear comparison of each lenses.

[@haceruyank7210]

Thank you for comparison.I will buy canon eos 77d soon but I can't decide with lenses.I will use it mostly fashion ,street and portrait time to time travel but I don't want to buy kit lens because I'll them mostly inside and low light.I am considering buying 24mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.8 both together over the kit lens.Is this the right choice for me ? I am new to photography by the way :) thanks for the answer.

[@Camerahoarders]

These should be great for what you want to shoot (and both are affordable and light)

[@haceruyank7210]

@@Camerahoarders thank you :)

[@mohamedaminebenahmed7860]

I have the 40mm on apsc, it's really sharp but the focal length is just weird, i was thinking about buying a 24 or a 50, your video made my confusion better, thanks and goodluck am definitely gonna subscribe 🙏

[@laviestbelle1019]

Thank you very much for this review that's helped me a lot 🙏😄

[@bertjeeninga36]

Great review

[@johnger850305]

Reall in-depth thanks a lot!!

[@woodant7]

Canon needs to release primes for AP-S that offers a wider view like 28, 30 0r 35mm. 40mm (24mm AP-S) on AP-S sensor is too tight - not sure what's this lens for except that is quiet for video.

[@samnelson4975]

I use my 24 on a crop camera for parties and get-togethers. I am looking at a Canon 10-18 for ultra wide. It seems to be the best deal out there now, but a 10 or 16 pancake would sure be nice.

[@FrontmanVideo]

Awesome review man! Thank you!

[@dannyduan9436]

This vid is exactly what I'm looking for. Now I'm buying 40mm for my Canon 80D.

[@dannyduan9436]

But I notice 40mm with a crop sensor would get 68mm focal length. Is 68mm practical?

[@Southlander1000]

I came to exactly the same conclusion on the same camera. This would be a great portrait lens for APS-C, I think.

[@teknotexan]

Very good review! I learned about a new feature on my 80D 👍🏻

[@xMotivationFix]

Just the video i needed, thank you!

[@asheagbi7544]

Very informative video 💪🏾

[@ccwstreaming6315]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the amazing info!

[@davidmartin7931]

Hello from Québec and thank you for the video! My question is probably basic since I am a beginner in DSLR photography. If I had space to bring only one lens in my luggage, which one (24mm, 40mm or 50mm) should I favor for each of the following contexts: 1. A trip, say in France (city and countryside)? 2. A visit to an art museum (no flash allowed)? Thank you !

[@Camerahoarders]

Get the 24, it's the best do-it-all solution.

[@davidmartin7931]

@@Camerahoarders Thank You !

[@aaronarunkumars]

Hello Buddy..! Which one is best for Video Shooting..? Please Reply me🙏🏻 Love from India ❤️

[@shy-guy5544]

Very useful information. Would you recommend the 40mm for use with a Fuji XT-3? If so, which adapter would you recommend. Thanks

[@Camerahoarders]

No, don't bother adapting any lenses to Fuji, there are plenty of great native Fuji lrenses.

[@shy-guy5544]

@@Camerahoarders Thanks, but I was specifically looking for 40mm, which Fuji lacks.

[@Camerahoarders]

Well, optically it will be fine, but prepare for AF issues. Only those who tried this combo with some adapters will know how effective it will work.

[@shy-guy5544]

@@Camerahoarders Thanks a lot.

[@skakdosmer]

I'm surprised your 50mm is so blurry wide open. My copy of the lens is much sharper.

[@Jonathanakashpoddar]

Is it possible to use 24mm on a apsH body like canon 1d

[@Camerahoarders]

No, it doesn't cover APS-H senor. You can't even mount it actually because of protruding back side which all EF-S lenses have, only FF lenses go on 1D.

[@kev-othegamer]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@AshRaj299]

Perfect comparison. Thank you!

[@DangerDan]

Super video, thx for all the effort!! Is it possible, that the COMA of the star - left most image - is an actual nebula, which has this form and the 50mm F1.8 is the only lens capable of revealing this fact?

[@Camerahoarders]

Tnx :) No, it's not a nebula.. if it was it would jump into "focus" as a nebula with stopped down aperture.

[@DangerDan]

Ok, thank you!

[@teddybearisms2505]

thank you for doing a separate crop review. That alone, just got you a follow.

[@juanpablovivanco9254]

Hey Ivan, which would you choose for low light wedding party with people dancing? 40mm. pancake or old 35mm. f2 (non IS, non USM). Thanks!

[@Camerahoarders]

On what camera? 40mm would probably be my choice either way. It is not fast to focus but is at least accurate and has really good optics.

[@juanpablovivanco9254]

I bought the 40mm. thanks to your review, but now I want something else for the wedding ceremony, something that it isn't an 85 f1.8 (expensive in my country, not versatile). I was thinking about the 50STM and use it at 5 meters distance, near the church altar where the groom and bride will stand. The body is a 5d3. Thanks!

[@dice3809]

Nice review. How does the 24mm compare to eos m 22mm f2? Which one is better for eos m?

[@Camerahoarders]

Altough I haven't done direct comparison, they are of similar optical quality but 22mm can be used directly on EOS M (no adaptor required - camera/lens combo will be smaller) and has F/2 what is an advantage.

[@6663000]

Fantastic review!

[@lostevesy]

Thanks i think i'll go for the 24mm!

[@davenjogu7890]

Well explained mwalimu.I do understand now.

[@keshavkesuu]

Now I am more confused

[@dhill6025]

Keshav Rajput I thought it was a great explanation

[@samnelson4975]

@Ti Lav all 3 are great value but none are as good as (much) more expensive lenses.

[@samnelson4975]

so if you are picky, don't buy any of these and save up for 1 better lens. I am looking at the sigma 17-50, but I like the simplicity of prime so I will go with these. I will use the 24 and 40 for travel lenses and the 50 for portrait and general purpose.

[@vinvanid]

@@samnelson4975 I'll Never buy Sigma anymore especially their APS-C lenses.. They're always have problem.. AF accuracy, Decentering, Very soft corner, etc.. My past sigma always made me disappointed.. i have had 17-70. 17-50, 10-20. Never again

[@koplakbangetchannel6490]

detail review.... good job brother... & thank u..

[@PJ-dx2qo]

Thanks, this was very useful

[@eviatargu]

thanks for the great review

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

Excellent video. Thank you! :)

[@dronespace]

Great video, many thanks

[@koushikDU]

#Lens_Suggestion please for my Canon 200d/SL2 body: (I am not willing to buy 77d) #Budget: for lens =300 USD #Portrait, landscape, indoor, outdoor , family & personal purpose.New DSLR user. 1)24mm 2.8 STM, 2)50mm 1.8 STM, 3)18_135 STM 4), 55_250 zoom 5)17_55 f2.8 sigma investing all in one. or any other suggestions will be very helpful for me. thanks in advance.

[@hiteshchand]

Great video

[@flavioserci6046]

On 24mm the manual focus is practically impossible. It is very good only with auto focus. On far and small subjects autofocus doesn't work well. So it is a good lens for all day photography, tourism, family. I use it on A+ mode and it works just great. I don't like it in landscapes because I don't like autofocus in this situations. Infinity focus is always a problem with this lens.

[@omolarakayode9488]

thank you so much for this

[@omgtkseth]

Very good video. Amazing, actually.

[@Scotty4806]

thanks This videos helped me a lot

[@Osky_Millies]

i need a lens for low light like pitch dark any suggestions?

[@harryware]

IAmBroke BUY A TORCH,....

[@alaskanmalamute101]

50mm f/1.8?

[@Kabyopoth]

Suggest me for street photography lens. i have already 50mm 1.8..

[@TheOfficialYJ]

24mm 2,8

[@Kabyopoth]

Thank you..

[@petewales100]

Very good thanks!

[@xMotivationFix]

Is there a big difference regarding speed and accuracy when it comes to focusing between the 6d and 80d? I shoot with mainly the center focus point, so i wonder if i will ever need the wide spread points of the 80d, but if i decide to go for the 6d would that be a downgrade from the 80d if regarding focusing with the central point?

[@Camerahoarders]

Depends on the lens, but center focus point on my 6D is usually more accurate than any focus point on 80D.

[@dmitrylitvinov7328]

Hi, want to go for 6D as there good offers on them here but looking at big difference on quantity of focus points with for example 80D or 5d mk2, seen your comment here and wanted to ask how good and fast center point focusing on your 6D? planing to do some birthdays,weddings and bit of sport events

[@201seven]

Nice Video Thank you. Very imformative. Which one is the best for portraits?

[@Camerahoarders]

50mm

[@oxnardmontalvo7749]

Actually it depends on where you shoot. My task was to shoot in rather small room, 5m x 3.5. And take a good upper body shot. There was simply not enough space for the 50, accounting the crop factor. So I bought the 24, and boom, done.

[@tonalddrump7168]

great review..

[@victormedvedev7043]

Laconic and very useful video! You've helped me to make a choice. Thx. I'll buy one using your referral links in some days.

[@designermuppetstring]

No disrespect meant but I feel like I watched a lens review by Count Dracula. Good information.

[@Camerahoarders]

I feed on the blood of pancake lenses.

[@designermuppetstring]

Camerahoarders LOL!!

[@stevie65able]

1 lens, ha ha ha, 2 lenses ha ha ha........(using the voice of the Count from Sesame Street!)

[@1of1.92]

Lmfaoooo

[@Lazo00100001]

I also kept all of them 😃

[@felixcat4346]

Thanks and I am a new sub.

[@Kabyopoth]

I have both 24 and 50

[@emmankianga]

good review

[@mousetivity]

Awesome vid

[@DailyTechNeeds]

i have 77d. for video which one would be best ? 24mm or 50mm ? in terms of focus speed etc! i mostly need for photos with bokeh and video with fast af. shall i get 24mm and 50mm both or get the 10-18mm ? i currently have 18-55 stm kit lens.

[@Camerahoarders]

10-18 is extreme wide angle with slow aperture; you won't get shallow depth of field with it. 24 and 50 will have similar focus speed on 77D. They have completely different angle of view, it's up to you what you need.

[@honeybeenine]

I bought both.. n nw whats the point he's saying 40 is best lol..

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Good...thanks 👍