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Canon - EF-S24mm F2.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.9
Rating breakdown 48 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S24mm F2.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
EXCELLENT lens for the price
on November 26, 2017
Posted by: Matt A
from Albany, NY, United States
PROS:
- Extremely lightweight, making prolonged shoots, walking around while on vacation, or in my case, hiking with it an absolute dream to carry
- Extremely short and nimble lens. It sticks out just past the pop-up flash on my camera. You can literally carry this lens in your pocket
- Great image quality, tac sharp even at f/2.8
- Very reasonable quality to price ratio
- Metal mount ring
- Extremely lightweight, making prolonged shoots, walking around while on vacation, or in my case, hiking with it an absolute dream to carry
- Extremely short and nimble lens. It sticks out just past the pop-up flash on my camera. You can literally carry this lens in your pocket
- Great image quality, tac sharp even at f/2.8
- Very reasonable quality to price ratio
- Metal mount ring
CONS:
- Barrel is plastic, but this shouldn't be a deal breaker
- Barrel is plastic, but this shouldn't be a deal breaker
CONSTRUCTION: Remember, you have to go into this purchase knowing you’re not getting an L series lens, especially at this price point. It is a cheaper lens in regards to both part quality and price aspects but I feel as though Canon has not skimped on the important parts of the lens such as the glass. The glass is very good and the mount is metal, not plastic. The barrel, however, is plastic but it doesn't effect your images so this is really a non-issue
IMAGE QUALITY:
This lens is surprisingly tac sharp at f/2.8 with respect to DOF. It does not at all get muddy at its lowest aperture like some wide open lenses can get (see wristwatch and leaf pictures). The versatility of this lens if just plain ridiculous. As I said above, It is capable of getting very close-up shots (not macro) but can also capture great landscapes (see sunrise picture). While you can certainly take portraits with this lens, the background blur may be a little underwhelming for some people, as it’s a 24mm lens, not a 50mm. So if you want more blur in portraits, perhaps this lens isn’t for you
This lens is surprisingly tac sharp at f/2.8 with respect to DOF. It does not at all get muddy at its lowest aperture like some wide open lenses can get (see wristwatch and leaf pictures). The versatility of this lens if just plain ridiculous. As I said above, It is capable of getting very close-up shots (not macro) but can also capture great landscapes (see sunrise picture). While you can certainly take portraits with this lens, the background blur may be a little underwhelming for some people, as it’s a 24mm lens, not a 50mm. So if you want more blur in portraits, perhaps this lens isn’t for you
OVERALL:
Personally, I love this lens. I think it’s extremely versatile in that it very nicely captures a large range of pictures from landscapes to close-ups. I think the pictures I have included speak very fairly to this claim.
Personally, I love this lens. I think it’s extremely versatile in that it very nicely captures a large range of pictures from landscapes to close-ups. I think the pictures I have included speak very fairly to this claim.
I bought this lens for a number of reasons. Namely, I wanted a lightweight lens that was capable of capturing images while I hike, such as landscapes. My EF-S 18-135mm zoom lens was just too heavy and bulky to comfortably hike with. The Canon 24mm pancake turned out to be the perfect solution to that problem. Taking into account the image quality for the price point, you end up getting quite a bargain. Canon can easily sell this for more than they are in my opinion. I am very pleased with this lens. It’s lightweight, small, produces great images, and is very affordable. Every amateur/enthusiast photographer should have it in their kit!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Razor sharp.
on March 21, 2018
Posted by: madasonblue
This was the first lens I bought after I got my T5i with the 18-55mm and 75-300mm kit lenses. My main goal for this lens was sharp photos, but I was also looking for something unobtrusive to take with me for street shooting. This lens checks both boxes a million times over.
I wasn't planning on using this lens for most of the best photos I've taken, it just happened to do a better job. I didn't take it off my camera the entire time I was in Colorado, and I got some beautiful sharp landscape photos out of it.
I've also used it for creative portraits, detail shots, and architecture with great results. You have to use your legs with this lens, but you'll be glad you did because the composition will be more creative, and your focus will be spot on.
The only kind of negative thing I have to say about it is that mounting it on the camera body kind of feels like you're hurting it; you've got to add more pressure to get it to click secure than the kit lenses I have.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This lens is amazing! It is very unobtrusive.
on April 28, 2018
Posted by: Jsimms68
from Washington DC
I bought this lens for my Jamaica vacation. I look forward to shooting with it everyday
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Brilliant lens for on the go shooting.
on September 16, 2017
Posted by: Howard
from Conshohocken, PA, United States
I have had my 24mm lens for almost a year now and I have to say it is a great prime lens for landscapes or street photography.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent travel lens
on November 21, 2020
Posted by: Timsrandoms
from Orlando, Fl
I received the 24mm for Christmas last year from my daughter. I have several lens but this is now my go to lens paired with my Canon T6i. I used this lens on two different trips this year. It has sharpness and takes an excellent shot, day or night!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
best little lens ever
on November 11, 2017
Posted by: crazy chris
from Coos Bay, OR, United States
light weight perfect for hiking or just walking around taking pics..awesome quality. I use it for macros and scenic landscapes....the picture below shows a up close macro shot of a water bubble on the leaf....which was taken with the 24mm pancake lens....love it....
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Lens! Must Buy!!
on March 29, 2021
Posted by: Dinesh
It is very useful for both close-up and Landscape shots
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A must-have lens
on October 31, 2016
Posted by: rherr1
from Minneapolis, MN, United States
This lens is one of the best I've used, very versatile. I mainly shoot cars and architecture, it is a very fast lens!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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