Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

When comparing Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G which weighs 162 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM which weighs 270 g.

Winner: Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 14 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G.

Winner: Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:

	Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G	Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Canon
Weight	162 g	270 g
Mount	Sony E	Canon RF
Focal Length	24 mm	24 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	1.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	24 cm	14 cm
Type	Missing	Prime
Filter Thread	Missing	52
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	Missing	74.4 mm
Stabilization	No	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Canon Image Stabilizer (IS)