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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
alaAverage 3.9

28 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 78/100.

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Consumer review (canon.com)

Very good lens

 

I bought this lens second hand, 2 years old but in excellent condition. I found the focusing to work correctly the majority if the time. I mean majority of the time when you go in and pixel peep at 100%. Large aperture f1.4 lenses will not have 100%...

May, 2015

Consumer review (canon.com)

A small space workhorse

 

This lens has served me well in small spaces for 3/4 and full-body portraits. It has allowed also for effective use of shalllow depth of field as a compositional element. Whether with natural light or strobes, this lens has not presented any sort of...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

Apr, 2014

Consumer review (canon.com)

A super rad lens

 

I wasn't sure about purchasing this lens at first due to the steep price tag but am really glad now that I did. This lens can be described in one word, Quality. Exceptional quality throughout the optics, build, design and AF to be more specific. The...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images , low distortion

plastic lens hood , expensive

Aug, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

Way too expensive

 

For this price, I would expect a much better lens. Sharpness is very poor at the frame corners, unless you stop down to at least f/2,8. Vignetting is as visible as in much cheaper and older lenses. Built quality is excellent and distortion is very well...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality

price/value , corners sharpness

May, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

Maybe Not for Professionals

 

I purchased this lens for shooting small black box theatre productions without a flash, and these venues are typically not well lighted. This worked wonderfully with my Rebel. When I upgraded to a 5D and a 5D MkII I found this lens to be lacking. It...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

full frame distortion

Jan, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

24LII, 35L, 24-70L

 

Performance: 24mm f1.4 L II is very similar look, size, and weight to 35L though it has a weather sealed metal body so it does not have plastic feel of 35L. Focus speed, accuracy, sharpness are also similar to 35L. It's faster and a bit sharper than...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

expensive

Jan, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

All around excellence

 

I rented one of these to travel to South America. I spent 5 days in Colombia and 5 days hiking through the Andes in Peru. This is a tough lens. Well built, professional grade. The image quality is absolutely fantastic. I can't speak highly enough about...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

cant think of one

Jan, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

Egg-cellent!

 

I scrutinized the specs and reviews for this lens for months.. then finally jumped and bought one. It's not quite like being 21 again, but awfully close! It is a gorgeous wide, fast lens which makes you think of places where you might not have bothered...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

May, 2012

Consumer review (canon.com)

Amazing Lens

 

I bought this lens 1 month ago. I was shooting plenty of portrait and landscape. It works they way i want. Strongly recommended.

super sharp , well constructed , nicely balanced with 7d

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (canon.com)

Auto focus fails

 

I have wanted this lens for a long time and finally ordered it. I just received this lens today. I have taken about 100 photos using my 7D using various focus points. Only about one third of these did the auto focus work. It's getting returned.

Nov, 2011

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