The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM offers a very useful minimum focusing distance of just 14cm / 5.5", with a half life-size maximum magnification of 0.5x. Bokeh In the RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM lens, Canon have employed an iris diaphragm with 9 rounded blades, which has resulted in appealing bokeh in our view for such a wide-angle lens. The EF 40 STM enters the world tied with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens for the lightest Canon EOS lens designation. And, being just over half as long as the 50 f/1.8 II, easily shatters the length record. This lens is even shorter than a Canon 1.4x extender (comparison below). The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art sells for roughly 850US$ (800EUR) vs 1550US$ (1400EUR) for the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L II which could be a good reason to help even loyal Canon customers changing boats if the quality is right. Sigma's "Art" series tend to have a superb build quality and the 24mm f/1.4 is no exception to this rule. The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II is a high quality wide angle prime that corrects for distortion, making it ideal for landscapes, photojournalism, and interiors. It can be paired with both full frame and with crop frame sensor cameras. The focal length equivalent on crop frame sensors is 38.4mm. Hello guys, I’m looking to get 24mm wide angle lens for my photography needs. I’m stuck with this two option. I can get a brand new RF 24mm 1.8 IS Macro for the same price as a used EF 24 1.4 II L lens (98% condition). I already have an RF-EF Canon adaptor. In terms of photo quality. Is the L worth it? However, on occasion, it’s just not wide enough for the coverage we need and the 24mm 1.4 fills in perfectly. The colors are well matched to the rest of the Canon lineup and with the recent Mark II update, it has the latest coatings and weather sealing to stand up to the rigors of photography life. Epic; in a word. The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art sells for roughly 850US$ (800EUR) vs 1550US$ (1400EUR) for the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L II which is food for thought. Neither lenses did really impress us on the full format so let's see whether things improve for the Sigma on the EOS 7D II. Sigma's "Art" series tend to have a superb build quality and the 24mm The only lenses that he was able to find as still in production in Japan for the EF mount are as follows: EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM ; EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM TLOFuBL.