Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM is a uniquely versatile prime lens that blends an expansive wide-angle perspective with impressive close-up capabilities. Unlike traditional macro lenses that use telephoto focal lengths to compress the scene, this 24mm optic allows you to capture intricate details while maintaining a breathtaking sense of environment and space. Whether you are a vlogger needing a wide frame with close-focusing agility, or a landscape photographer wanting to highlight foreground textures, this lens is a powerful addition to the EOS R system.

Wide-Angle Perspective Meets Macro Detail
1:2 Macro Magnification: With a “half life-size” maximum magnification and a minimum focusing distance of just 5.5″, you can get incredibly close to your subjects to reveal textures and details invisible to the naked eye.

Bright f/1.8 Aperture: The fast maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance and creative control over depth of field, allowing for beautiful subject isolation even at a wide focal length.

Advanced Optical Correction: Featuring one Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element and one aspherical element, the lens effectively manages aberrations for edge-to-edge sharpness and high color accuracy.

Super Spectra Coating: Canon’s specialized coating suppresses ghosting and flare, ensuring your images maintain deep contrast and color fidelity when shooting in bright or backlit environments.

Smooth Performance & Smart Handling
5-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer: The built-in IS system compensates for up to 5 stops of camera shake (or up to 6.5 stops when paired with a camera featuring In-Body Image Stabilization). This is essential for maintaining sharpness during handheld macro shots and low-light street photography.

STM Stepping Motor: The autofocus drive is fast, smooth, and near-silent, making it ideal for both high-speed stills and professional video applications where quiet operation is required.

Customizable Control Ring: Like other premium RF lenses, this 24mm features a programmable control ring that can be mapped to adjust ISO, aperture, or exposure compensation with a tactile turn.

9-Blade Circular Aperture: The rounded diaphragm produces a smooth, natural bokeh that complements the lens’s close-focusing abilities for stunning environmental portraits.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 24mm

Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

Lens Mount: Canon RF

Max Magnification: 0.5x (1:2)

Image Stabilization: 5.0 Stops (Up to 6.5 with Coordinated IS)

Weight: Approx. 9.5 oz (270 g)