Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

Ultra-slim pancake lens for everyday photography

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 9522B002

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format DSLR cameras
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Stepping Motor (STM) for smooth, quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with Movie Servo AF
VIDEO Optimized for quiet video recording
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens lacks IS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 24mm
Aperture f/2.8 - f/22
Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.16m (0.52 ft)
Maximum Magnification 0.27x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 52mm
Weight 125g
Dimensions 68.2 x 22.8 mm