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Canon EF24mm f/2.8 is USM Lens

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Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 24 mm
Lens Type Wide Angle
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 7

About this item

  • Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 shutter speed stops of correction.
  • Ring USM, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing with a minimal focusing distance of 0.20m.
  • Full-time manual focus for manual adjustment while in AF mode with silent and smooth operation making it suitable for video recording.
  • Aspherical lens elements improve peripheral image quality.
  • Circular diaphragm (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
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lens type
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Canon EF
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Canon EF-S
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minimum focal length
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Product Description

Product Description

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM wide-angle lens is the ideal entry focal length into the world of ultra wide-angle photography. A compact, fixed focal length 24mm lens equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology that offers up to 4 stops of shake correction along with a ring-type USM and advanced CPU with optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing. Full-time manual focus feature is available for manual focusing even while in AF mode while a minimum focusing distance of 0.66 ft. (0.20m) offers dramatic wide-angle images. A spherical lens elements help improve image quality on the periphery while a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. Lens coatings are also used to help minimize ghosting and flares. Offering spectacular image quality, silent and smooth operation in a compact body, it's the ideal lens for capturing both stills and video. Filter size: 58 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 0.66 feet.

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EF 24mm f/2.8 USM

The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is the ideal entry focal length into the world of ultra wide-angle photography. A compact, fixed focal length 24mm lens equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology that offers up to 4 stops of shake correction along with a ring-type USM and advanced CPU with optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing. Full time manual focus feature is available for manual focusing even while in AF mode while a minimum focusing distance of 0.66 ft (0.20m) offers dramatic wide-angle images. Aspherical lens elements help improve image quality on the periphery while a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. Lens coatings are also used to help minimize ghosting and flares. Offering spectacular image quality, silent and smooth operation in a compact body, it's the ideal lens for capturing both stills and video.
Please be advised that when EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is used with EOS-1D Mark IV, the firmware of the camera should be updated to version 1.1.1 or later. The firmware is to be released in March 2012. The update helps to optimize the exposure accuracy.

Specifications
  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24mm, 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 84°
  • Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.20m / 0.66 ft.
  • Filter Size: 58mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 2.69 x 2.19 in., 9.9 oz. / 68.4 x 55.7mm, 280g
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  • Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    90 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the camera lens. They mention that it's a solid performer, produces good pictures, and is great value for money. Customers are also impresseded with focus, light, and accuracy.

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    23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera lens. They say it's a very good lens, well built, and has no issues. The results are excellent and it'll produce great photos.

    "...So from my 2 sessions with it so far this is a very good lens. I highly recommend it." Read more

    "...The lens is solid and well built. It's not too heavy. With a battery grip on the camera and this lens, the weight is near perfect for me...." Read more

    "...The Canon OEM hood is wonderful. Even at the high price I would certainly recommend it...." Read more

    "...Build quality is great and the lens looks and feels awesome. If I had to guess I'd say its roughly 15% larger than the canon 50mm 1.8...." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it has awesome contrast, and sharp images. They also appreciate the vibrant and accurate colors. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this lens.

    "...But it is perfect for my needs. It is very sharp with great color reproduction and very light weight...." Read more

    "...Sharpness is dramatically improved, flare reduced, improved color, and IS added...." Read more

    "...This newer version is sharper with better contrast and color at all apertures in all areas of the field on a full frame camera...." Read more

    "...Especially with the colors it is able to produce. Very vibrant and accurate. I also must say that the image stabilization works great in video mode...." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it produces good pictures, has low distortion at the edges, and is excellent. They also say that it's great for street photography, portrait, and semi-macro photography. The lens is perfect for video and is great for low light photography. However, some customers feel that it could benefit from a little more speed.

    "...It's decent for available light shooting, but could benefit from a little more speed...." Read more

    "...The 24mm f/2.8 IS USM is also great for street photography, as the wider focal length creates quite a dynamic perspective between close up subjects..." Read more

    "...street, landscape, a little bit of portrait, and a surprising amount of semi-macro photography." Read more

    "...Having said that, this lens produces good picture, low distortion at the edges and sufficient clarity for teams and portraiture work...." Read more

    12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera lens. They say it is incredibly sharp for the price and really ups the production value when on a hand held rig.

    "...not perfect but it does make a noticable difference and really ups the production value when on a hand held rig...." Read more

    "...The Canon 40mm pancake lens is incredibly sharp for the $$$...." Read more

    "...IS USM Wide Angle Lens , mounted on a 7D for the price of $599 not worth the money , did a lot of reading on it between spending $1500 on a L-Lens 24..." Read more

    "getting good results, I'm used to L type pro lenses so this is a reasonable price and a good angle 24mm..." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers like the compactness of the lens. They mention that it is perfect for video, does not take up much room in the bag, and offers a level of portability that higher priced 24mm does not. Customers also say that the lens is a nice all-round small lens that is light to carry and easy to use.

    "...It is small and does not take up much room in the bag.So from my 2 sessions with it so far this is a very good lens...." Read more

    "...exists, but it certainly is the best under $1000 and it offers a level of portability that higher priced 24mm lenses do not." Read more

    "...It's wide, but not too wide...." Read more

    "...It is so small and light it really is a delight to hold. The 35mm is quite a bit heftier and this was a pleasant surprise...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the focus of the camera lens. They say it focuses quickly and accurately with the adapter. Customers also mention that the stabilizer is handy and the focusing is quick and near silent. They also say that it has a pretty close minimum focusing distance and is the perfect focal length for making videos with your camera on a desk or tripod. Customers are also impresseded with the depth of field.

    "...The stabilizer is handy and focusing is quick and near silent. Thanks Canon--and Amazon!..." Read more

    "...The minimum focus distance is pretty small, so you can also take some interesting up close detail shots as well, though they won't be macro lens-..." Read more

    "...So far its been awesome. Nice focal length on a crop sensor. (Canon t2i and 60D) Super clean sharp images...." Read more

    "...The Canon focuses well (even better than my Olympus 17mm f1.8 and Olympus 25mm f1.8) in low light situations...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the light of the camera lens. They say it is small and light to carry, and easy to use. The weight is near perfect for them, and the lens feels good in their hands.

    "...It is very sharp with great color reproduction and very light weight. It is small and does not take up much room in the bag...." Read more

    "...EF 24-70 f/2.8L II in the corners at f/2.8, it is MUCH smaller and lighter than that lens...." Read more

    "...The lens is solid and well built. It's not too heavy. With a battery grip on the camera and this lens, the weight is near perfect for me...." Read more

    "...It is so small and light it really is a delight to hold. The 35mm is quite a bit heftier and this was a pleasant surprise...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the lens. They mention that the USM auto-focus is fast and accurate, and the lens focuses quickly and accurately with the adapter.

    "...Especially with the colors it is able to produce. Very vibrant and accurate. I also must say that the image stabilization works great in video mode...." Read more

    "...This lens focuses quickly and accurately with the adapter...." Read more

    "...The USM auto-focus is fast and accurate" Read more

    Great Prime Lens
    5 Stars
    Great Prime Lens
    I use this as my all around city and landscape lens. The f/2.8 aperture and the image stabilization make it great for low light photography. The USM auto-focus is fast and accurate
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