Re-review for 2023: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM on an EOS R7

[@MrCharkteeth]

I wanted to express my appreciation for your work and videos. I recently unsubscribed from other channels for being too clickbaity. I'm glad your content is high quality and not embarrassing to share :) thank you

[@AabhasLall]

I got this lens for my very old EOS 1000D back in 2016, based on that popular review of yours. I got the 90D in 2020 and this lens instantly became a favourite for me just because of the sharpness. I had only zooms at that time, so the difference was easily noticeable. Plus, the build quality is fantastic. Great little lens for not a lot of money. Would also recommend it. :)

[@vapno92]

I am genuinely surprised with this lens! It "aged" very well and at it’s price, it’s literally a bargain.

[@nicce]

I have this one and when lazy this is my first choice. 50 mm tends to be a bit too tight. 40mm for me is almost always right.

[@jamesquinn8958]

This was the first semi-wide angle lenses I bought for my rebel SL2. I was always surprised by how well the pictures turned out. This is a great little lens and it's good for product photography and macro if you use it with an extension tube

[@jbennett3578]

I love the consistency of Frost's reviews. I mean, I love the kind of wild antics Kai W used to pull at DigitalRev TV, but Frost's standard format with the same shots being used across videos makes it easy to compare cameras and lenses.

[@edurmissa]

3 years latter I bought this lens still is my favorite. I ruined my 18-55mm and I needed a replace then I took my time to think about and maybe it could be the perfect chance to risk buying this thing and the very first photo I took, immediately look the bit better quality and the more I use it the more I found it's pros and cons until I find out this lens was perfect for me as it is in the perfect point where focal length and crop factor comes in balance withing the one of smallest lens ever made by canon. APS-C works at the physical qualities of the length but cropped down, so you can get the perspective and "wide feeling" the 24mm itself gives but zoomed in as a 38mm so it always gets some level of emphasize to whatever you shoot. If you shoot close, you show what you want and if you shoot from afar, it looks wide enough to your typical landscape I love scene portraits and this lens gets those so easily, no matter what you shoot you can get a bit of context about what is around it, I even find it useful for some product shots due to the close focus and as it keeps distortion low and easily corrected, but when you need that distortion, is there. I think this lens is designed as an alternative to the 18-55mm as it pretty much does all that can, but paying off the zoom versatility on a single focal that tries to do all at the same time along a sharper image and lower light perfomance. I really love it, but sadly is a bit hard to recommend, because price matter a lot and 50mm f1.8 gives a more noticeable difference from 18-55 at a cheaper price than 24's and the eos-m 22 f2 is the same as 24mm, but stronger so lets hope eos-r gets that lens just as small.

[@mb-watches]

Did get the rf 24 for my R7, which I like quite a lot. But it was interesting to see how this older Efs works with that sensor. As usual a great review, happy weekend and cheers from Germany.

[@cosmindanes9435]

Hi mate, that's a bit expensive for me.. 700€. What do you think it's ok using the 24mm efs on my canon RP using the adapter? Will it improve his quality despite using it on a crop sensor? Im really trying to know how big the difference in sharpness is between 24mm efs 2.8 and the rf 24mm 1.8 ..

[@zegzbrutal]

@@cosmindanes9435 no point using EF-S on RP, it'll crop into lower MP APS-C mode. I would suggest you look on the RF 28mm f2.8 pancake instead

[@DJphotoandtech]

Back when I was using an APS-C camera, I loved this lens. Until I discovered the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM anyway.

[@matahoo]

So happy to see this! I used to own one for my 7d mark ii and am now considering it again for my r10.

[@stevenmahad3999]

I have this lense and it remains on my camera most of the time for live streaming, vacations, events, and creative shots. unless I have. very specific shot I am aiming for this sense exceeds for general use. its the perfect vacation lense as it makes my 80D super light and comfortable. I only find myself reaching for the 50 f1.8 when I really need bokeh or tighter shots. most off my images are shot with this as its super comfortable and the quality is more than enough fro my basic needs(events, vacation, portraits, land scapes. it ticks all the boxes.

[@dzonyLM]

Second best ef-s lens ever! Only 15-85 is better, but that lens is huge! Canon 250d or 100d paired with 24mm pancake can be the best combo in dslr world :)

[@AdrianClicksFormally]

Lets go Chris. Please re-review the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Also got million views. :)

[@christopherfrost]

My Patreon supporters can see that very review right now :-)

[@scotter0524]

@@christopherfrost Hi Chris, could you please review the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens?

[@CaptainFlips]

This lens is actually quite perfect for webcam use. Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable being stuck at 24mm (APSC) while out and about however some applications could definitely benefit the speed at that price.

[@FinalConsensus]

I have the White 40mm pancake and its my favorite walk around lens

[@thephotoyak]

I moved onto the Nikon Z system, but still have fond memories of this lens while using this on my 7DII. Super sharp, super small, super cheap.

[@shepi9453]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the videos u have made over the years.. Quality content and the best lens review videos! :) keep it up mate

[@matthewneleigh567]

I've had one of these since 2016, and it's great. It was almost always on my T2i and 77D; the only reason it doesn't see more use now that I have mirrorless is that I got that EF-M 22mm f/2, which I adore.

[@AWTechTuesday]

I love my EF-M 22mm pancake lens. Definitely a go-to lens for my M50 and M200. Would very happily buy another for my R10 if they made one and kept it affordable, though it feels like there’s less incentive to make it affordable since Canon won’t allow any competition from 3rd party manufacturers. What a shame. Keep up the great work!

[@user-so6tx1pe4f]

Will this lens will work on M200 using adapter? Will auto focus work with the adapter?

[@AWTechTuesday]

@@user-so6tx1pe4f not sure if you’re referring to the EF-M 22mm or the EF-S 24mm? The EF-M 22mm will work with the M200 without need for an adapter. The EF-S 24mm can work with the M200 but will require an adapter. So long as the adapter has the copper connectors, yes autofocus will work properly :)

[@joliver4083]

Waiting for Canon 100-300 F2.8 review 🙏

[@Kirollos.ElWardany]

I watched your reviews since the 70D days and I bought a 70D now I'm watching your reviews with the R7 and bought the R7, thank you for your efforts.

[@Mionwang]

This was actually the 3rd lens I ever bought and only lens I never sold when I switched to Sony. The vignette is very noticeable but I still like the lens a lot and currently it's my webcam (eos 700D) lens.

[@KandarpGupta]

I honestly love this lens on my 200d, it gives great landscapes even at F4, i wish it was a bit wider though with IS, it would have made a perfect landscape lens but i love the versatility of this. I hope we get something similar in the mirror less selection.

[@lelandsmith2320]

I found it not so desireable for hand held fotos so I got a 28mm is usm which gives my aging hands a lot more stability.

[@dvaisman]

Well I don't remember any other > 150$ lens reviewed here being this sharp at f 2.8, so it is a literal must have for a beginner or anyone on a budget.

[@FernandoSLima]

I am using this lens at my SL3 canon for a small kit for everyday use. Using 6.3 aperture as default.

[@ChemaGD]

Hello! I am thinking to buy this one to create video in combination with the EOS RP. A bit worried about the focus speed.... but for making of / behind the scenes should be good enough I believe.

[@samuel_andreyev]

38mm is such a useful and versatile focal length and this lens is outstanding. It almost never leaves my 90D, along with the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 macro. With these two primes you don't need anything else :)

[@messylaura]

has canon transferred the incredible efm 32mm ƒ1.4 to RF-crop mount? that would be a killer lens for the R7

[@iamjessehamad]

one of the first lenses i ever purchased.. carried it with me for several years and loved it

[@aatom2011]

Love the R7 Tests, would love to see some L lenses on there, like the 24-70 2.8

[@Jay-sr8ge]

Nice. Would love to see the 55-250 tested with the R7

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

I wish they made RF-S revisions of this lens

[@zulashfimendrofasan5188]

I really like your channel, I got rich information about lenses, thanks a lot indeed

[@Hornwiesel]

Always happy seeing a new review from Chwis.

[@dougsmit1]

It might have been nice to compare the results of this lens with the kit lens at 24mm and f/5.6. Obviously this would be a speed upgrade but many R7 owners already have the kit zoom. Some even have the RF24 f/1.8 which is much more expensive so a mention of how the pancake compares in size and performance would also be appropriate. To me, what is needed for the R7 is a low priced wider than 18mm, faster than f/3.5 prime to augment the kit lens options. It remains a mystery why we have, so far, had so few RF versions of existing M lenses like the 20mm f/2 or something new, wide and prime for RF to compete with Laowa, Nisi etc. manuals.

[@kain0m]

My main Lens on the R7 at the moment. Love it.

[@mareksykora3891]

I have this lens for ages, initially on my 7D and now on 80D... all time shooting on f/3.2 I was happy on 18mpx but no so happy on 24mpx... on 7D it was superb on 80D I can see limitations and optical compromises, definitely not plan to use on R7... orig 24/1.8 must be much better option... btw my best lens is 35/1.4 mk ii which is almost perfect on any body

[@ritrattoaziendale]

R7 is pretty unforgiving! On my R10 it's pretty sharp even wide open! Really great lens!

[@MrBboyPaulo]

Hello! Let me ask you a question. I got a Canon EOS RP which is Full frame and when I used the 24mm EF-S lens + the adaptar, my resolution dropped a little when taking photos. I assume that happens because of the crop factor. So I went from 26MP to 11MP or something. I'm planning to get a R10 very soon and I'd like to know if I'll have the same issue given the fact that the R10 is a cropped sensor camera or I'll be able to use the whole 24MP sensor even if I'm using an EF-S lens? Thank you!

[@ritrattoaziendale]

@@MrBboyPaulo Yes, when you use any EF-S lens on full frame, like RP, resolution is heavily cut due to crop factor. When you use it on R10, which is a cropped sensor camera, with EF-S (or EF, or RF, or RF-S) the sensor is used with its full 24mpx resolution.

[@MrBboyPaulo]

Thank you, my friend! I've been searching for an answer for that like crazy. I appreciate your time. Wish you the best!

[@DiegoFialkoski]

In Canon R8 and R6, reduces the resolution?

[@ritrattoaziendale]

@@DiegoFialkoski yes, of course, it's an APS lens, it doesn't cover the full frame sensors of R8 and R6. The resolution is cut to roughly 8mpx on R6 and 9.5mpx on R8

[@ElevenAce]

I was interested to see what you felt about the less since I need a 24mm for my Canon RP for video set up but I personally will stay away from the ef-s mount just because I can see the difference in video when I use my old ef-s lens on my camera. But I will agree if you are really on a budget it is hard to find af lens that cheap. And if you got the new crop mirrorless cameras idk it may be good for you. Hopefully the 3rd party lens makers add some needed variety and cheaper prices to the canon mirrorless market soon

[@ariloguecom]

It's not USM it's STM. so title is wrong, but video cover image is correct : )

[@luiztosk]

nice review, all the necessary points

[@chrisgoulet5829]

I wonder if this lens has sample variation issues. I had it on my 850D and initially kept it when I upgraded to an R7, but I found the image quality, especially in the corners, to be sub-par at best, and pretty bad at worst, so I sold it off. Certainly debating picking up the 40mm pancake to try with my Metabones speedbooster.

[@thomsn5670]

Most lenses have. LensRentals did a quite exhaustive observation about that by comparing up to 10 samples of the same lenses and publishing the results some years ago. Some lenses only had mild variation, some had a rather wild one. The take-away was that basically every "normal" lens review will miss to inform about the actual possible quality differences a buyer might get.

[@hiddenpk1]

It would be amazing to see this versus canon's new RF pancake 28mm lens on the R7

[@GalacticoUC]

this is a very good cheap lens, thanks for the review Chris

[@kevinsips3658]

Currently available refurbished from Canon themselves for the low, low price of $70 US (no idea on the shipping).

[@loftlike]

Is it practical to go for the 24mm f/2.8 when I already have the 18-55mm kit lens? I am a beginner and unfortunately I don't have the opportunity to actually use the 24mm before buying it. I have the Canon 1300D.

[@remember627]

Chris, I am really enjoying the ef-s and other lens reviews mounted on the R7! Thank you. I use an R6 and R7. Appreciate your hard and detailed work.

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Several years back when it was brand new I tried one on a Canon DSLR and my copy seemed poor so I never kept it - so check copies carefully 😵

[@dct1]

I need to use mines more on my m6 mkii 😊 I assume mines is a good copy but probably wouldn't know otherwise unless it was blatantly obvious

[@GinoFoto]

Looking forward to a Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 for RF on your video.

[@Ulisest91]

Im running this lens on an X-T5 with a 40mp sensor. Image quality is great.

[@josh6499]

We sorely need more pancake lenses for Sony full frame cameras.

[@joandreas1490]

Taken the chance of buying rf 28. disortion is disabled in menu. but it does not seems to have any issues. not tested on ff yet.

[@gnorsovannara]

It’s better than my kit lenrf 18-45mm

[@Methispo]

Just today I was thinking of getting this lens and hours later you upload a re-review?? I'm scared, Sir

[@asystasyorg]

So just asking: if this is an EF-S lens made for crop sensors and you're using it on a crop sensor camera, why does the 1.6x factor apply? Wouldn't you be getting the actual 24mm focal length?

[@Jimmy_6a]

Hi.What do you think, is the picture quality with 24mm is the same as canon ef 24-105 f4l IS? I have this 24mm lens and thinking about one more. I consider 50mm 1.4 usm or 24-105. Body is canon 70d. Which one can you recommend fo landscape and traveling? The most important thing is quality and sharpness. Thank you

[@cosmindanes9435]

Hi mate, your videos are great! Still learning and learning a lot! What do you think it's better to take a SL3 with 24mm f2.8 or the RP using the same lens with the adapter? Will be an improvement of quality on the 26mp full frame?

[@bozhu9868]

The RP would drop down to 8MP resolution because of the crop factor

[@cosmindanes9435]

@@bozhu9868 thanks mate. But what if i use an EF lens?

[@bozhu9868]

@@cosmindanes9435 you'll get better autofocus on the RP for sure.

[@cosmindanes9435]

@@bozhu9868 why's that?

[@rein9590]

There's a really cheap 500mm f/8 lens out there under several brand names, most notably Walimex and Dorr Danubia. As a non-mirror lens, it seems like a promising telephoto option for people on a strict budget. Do you think you could review one?

[@MartinScore16]

Thx chris

[@Convexityofwater]

25 dollars is quite a lot for a small piece of plastic like that lens hood is, but it is nowhere near the $650 they charge for the lens hood for the RF 100-300 2.8

[@Lesterandsons]

Love it

[@shounakhinge8]

I have been using this lens on my 700D for about 6 years now! My copy doesn't seem to be as good as yours, unfortunately!

[@networm64]

Another proof against the high megapixel sensors theory which tells it will decrease the quality of any lens. It only emphasise the optic quality of the lens. If it's poor it will suffer more and if it's good, if will shine!

[@thesurfacelevelgamer]

6:16 Chris, I might be getting my cables crossed but is that the music they often use in Half in the Bag? I think one time you also showed a Neil Breen DVD in your sample photos...

[@christopherfrost]

It's a very popular royalty-free tune - it's also the Food Wishes theme :-)

[@naznomad635]

Great review - Was that Llangrannog in your slideshow?

[@tonykeltsflorida]

I think it is a good video lens.

[@danielevanrodriguez9956]

Does anyone know if the lens automatically retracts / returns focus to infinity on camera shutdown? I remember using adapted EF STM lenses on an EOS M - unlike native M-mount primes like the 22mm, if you turned off the camera with the lens focused anywhere besides infinity, it was impossible to retract it without turning the camera back on and "manually" focusing it back into itself.

[@yaelsoto2742]

excellent video. I think it's clear that this lens is a lousy idea for taking photos. The lack of quality is more than evident. greetings 🖐🏼

[@frankfeng2701]

I'd rather mount 40 STM via speedbooster on apsc bodies to get an extra stop of light.

[@subarusensei3685]

I wonder how the 40mm pancake would be for full frame

[@sergiolucena2522]

Very sharp on Sony A7iii.

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Rarely comes off✌️

[@lkkvisual]

Blah blah blah, thank you for this revisited review. I love this lens and it's going to be in my arsenal 😂.

[@CrisURace]

Blaa blaaa blaaaa great video as usual :D

[@RHINO111]

Do more R7 videos with ef and efs lenses

[@emeliefridstrom262]

what about use this leans for Northern light photos ?? anyone that has try it out ?

[@GunnGunn10]

I wonder how this lens perform in an EOS M camera

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

I really wouldnt say 32mp sensors are demanding, im used to 60-100mp sensors and plenty of lenses can cope fine with those

[@zegzbrutal]

32mp APS-C is equivalent to 8xMP full frame.... And if your take bigger sensor that has 60-100mp to compare.... Actually those sensor has less pixel density than R7/Fuji apsc

[@pilarpsp127]

I loved this lens but with the adapter… does not make to much sense. There is already RF 24 f1.8 which is similiar size as this one plus adapter.

[@alandargie9358]

A lot cheaper though especially if you already have the adapter.

[@foreigndaruma9825]

Yay...more Canon/Sony...

[@survivingantone]

Are you going to be comparing the new Samyang 35-150 f/2-2.8 to the original Tamron equivalent?

[@jelenafilipovic8670]

Hello! Is this objectif compactible with canon 1200d? Thanks!!

[@anni4441]

Can you compare the sigma 35mm f1.4 and the Tamron 35mm f1.4 ?

[@Walking_with_Stefan]

bla bla bla nice video bla bla bla thank you so much for it!! ;-) 🙂

[@goldenfrog6EsCoSes]

It has never focus- breathed on my 90D.

[@Badonicus]

Thanks to you helping me emptying my account, I have this lens

[@CristoforoBonissone]

Thanks, could you make a video with a decent roundup of 15/16/17mm PRIME lens for the Sony Full Frame? Thank you

[@snowwalker9999]

Canon has to make some fast prime and zoom lenses for the R7 otherwise their RF APSC cameras are pointless.

[@austingirdner92]

I thought full frame equivalent wasn't a thing with efs? Is that different than crop factor? I thought 24mm efs was 24mm on efs vs like 24mm Ef would be like 38mm?

[@Mr.Feanor]

Not just efs...any lens on crop camera has different lenght.

[@austingirdner92]

@@Mr.Feanor yeah lenses made for full frame cameras that work on crop cameras makes sense that the focal length gets tighter. But I'm asking if on EFS the focal length is as stated or if it also changes. You would think because EFS is only four crop sensor cameras that whatever it suggests is actually what it is

[@Mr.Feanor]

@@austingirdner92 It changes of course...the focal lenght is as it stated,but on any crop camera it changes. So if you own a crop camera ,canon has a crop factor 1.6 ,others 1.5. This means that shooting with a 50mm standard lens on an APS-C (crop) camera gives you the same field of view as shooting with an 80mm telephoto lens on a full-frame camera 50 x 1.6 = 80. But if you're asking is there a lens that mm is stated just for crop camera, of course not! Because that wouldn't be the correct numbers. Ef lenses work on both types of canon cameras, full frame and crop sensor. But the new lenses meant for full frame, RF ones works only on full frame.

[@austingirdner92]

@@Mr.Feanor it's like you speak English, but can't read. If EFS is only for crop sensor without adapter and will shadow if used on a full frame, why would they make list it as "x" when you would still have to apply crop factor.

[@Mr.Feanor]

@@austingirdner92 Dude...because size of the focal length is the size it is, it cannot be of different dimensions😁 And the sensor of the crop camera is smaller than a normal sensor:) The dimensions cannot be changed:) Third time, the same answer, and that's it😁👍 Electro-focus short back focus is the full name:)

[@TR6Telos]

I am getting confusion. I have the 22mm stm which is great, on the eosm from 2014, maybe I am getting old.

[@rock3times]

I am confused , too but then I find out.. This lens 24mm is originally made for EF mount with S suffix designed for crop APSC sensor.. EF is for the old DSLR system. Then Canon made the EF-M which is the first Mirrorless iteration, the EF-M 22 mm.. that you have.. Even more confusing, the newer Mirrorless system now is RF not EF anymore. It becomes moot if you have appropriate adapters for RF.. ie EF-M to RF or EFS to RF. I have the 22mm but now I want to buy the 24mm because it looks so good based on this video. .

[@zegzbrutal]

How's it confuse? It's in different mount. Canon uses EF on all of their DSLR. Canon attempt to get into mirrorless by introducing EF-M mount. However Canon found out EF-M design can't cater full frame and IBIS. So they bring out RF

[@zegzbrutal]

EF/EF-S is the same physical mount EF-M on its own RF/RF-S is the same physical mount. The S suffix means the lens is for APS-C bodies

[@rock3times]

@@zegzbrutal newbies confuse because the "EF", but the EF/EF-S is not the same as EF-M... And Canon brought out the new mirrorless mount and named RF..

[@resonancyone]

You got a typo in the title? USM vs STM?

[@christopherfrost]

Thanks!

[@dar7a_saif]

I want you to do a review of the Sigma 50-100mm lens on the Canon R7

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

Why no review of Canon RF 35mm 1.8 with R7

[@christopherfrost]

It's coming :-)

[@muhammadluqmankhan08]

@@christopherfrost thank you so much 🥺

[@alansparrow6396]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@TR6Telos]

You will not use 2.8 on landscapes and 2.8 on portraits you will not see any problems with lpm At the edges.

[@uzairsaeed6707]

200 F1.8 review when?

[@georgioscharalampidis3896]

"Λόγος" do you read greek books?

[@zoubirGrozoubir]

Blablabla subscribed, blablabla thumbs upped, blablabla commented 👌

[@lesliefranklin1870]

Great review...blah, blah, blah!

[@michaelsteingraber9866]

Blah, blah, blah, thank you! 😂

[@stefanbadass5357]

Why?

[@kain0m]

Because it's a great lens?