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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

by Canon
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)


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  • EF mount; wide-angle lens
  • Inner focusing; floating system
  • 24mm focal length
  • f/2.8 maximum aperture
  • Overall linear extension system with Autofocus drive
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Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Canon
  • Model: 2506A003AA
  • Lens Type: fixed

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4 x 3.6 x 3.5 inches ; 12 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00006I53R
  • Item model number: 2506A003AA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

24mm lenses are the entry into ultra-wide angle photography and this lens is the ideal starting point. It is extremely sharp and offers superior correction of linear distortion, and its f/2.8 aperture makes it easy to use with slow, fine-grain films or in low light. It focuses as close as 10 inches (25cm), and for many photographers gives the ideal combination of a wide-angle "look" without excessive perspective distortion.

Another superb ultra-wide-angle choice, with floating optics for superior performance throughout its focus range and a fast f/2.8 aperture that makes it a great alternative to a zoom lens for low-light shooting. Its rear-group focusing system reaches down to less than 10 inches (0.25m).

Wide and Fast
If you need an ultra-wide angle and a large aperture, one of the following lenses will fit the bill. Ultra-wide-angle lenses can capture scenes beyond your natural field of vision. The EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, the widest of them all, has a 180∞ angle of view. For more normal-looking wide-angle shots, there are longer wide-angle lenses up to 35mm with the maximum aperture you need.

Product Description

24mm wide angle lens for Canon cameras

Customer Reviews

This is a good prime lens. NickHibb  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
I have to say that I am very happy with the lens and it is very sharp and pleasing overall. Keith Wing  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
The autofocus is buzzy but the focus travel is very short, so it's not a problem. Mr. A. Pomeroy  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
123 of 126 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Bang for few bucks... May 14, 2005
This is a cheap lens - old design, very plastic - that can prove terribly useful for those on a budget who want a wider perspective, especially on 1.6x crop factor dSLRs.

I learned about "cheap" with this lens - broke the focus ring the day after delivery. But I blame myself too, and the replacement's given me no trouble, though I think my first one was a bit sharper than the second. (Update: calibration of the replacement optimized my performance to match or exceed that first one that I broke. It now performs *very well* wide-open at f/2.8, and beyond belief at f/5.6.)

By many standards, this lens will match or exceed zoom lens of comparable price (as a prime lens should). Autofocus is a little buzzy, but the main time you'll notice is when it loses its bearing and suddenly lurches way off target. Mostly, focuses quickly enough and well. Some chromatic aberration in worst-case scenarios, but nothing awful or unexpected. Vignetting, even on a 1.6x crop, can be noticeable, mainly in sky shots, but gradual rather than sudden. (Might be unacceptably worse on a full-frame camera.) Undue distortion seems minimal - haven't really checked but also haven't really noticed, if you see what I mean. Flare seems average, perhaps better than one would expect from such wide glass. (I've never had a shot blown out, even with the sun in the shot.) Bokeh is nonchalant, not dreamy but never intrusive.

But at the price, the positives make up for the negative and "average" tendencies. It's vibrantly colorful and contrasty almost to a fault. Hard light is a little more challenging with this lens, a little more tricky to balance exposure between highlights and shadows. It can be softish wide-open, but very unobjectionably - have rarely regretted shooting at f/2.8.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Mr Watson, come here, I need to see you June 16, 2010
I was on the lookout for a good-quality autofocus wide angle lens for my Canon 5D MkII, and this seemed to be the best option. Canon's telephoto lenses are generally superb and they make some good zooms, but the company has traditionally had trouble with the wider focal lengths. I can't justify the expense of a 24-70mm f/2.8 or the 24mm f/1.4, and the 17-40mm and 16-35mm seem either underwhelming or too specialised for what they are. The 28-135mm didn't appeal to me, ditto the 20-35mm f/3.4-4.5, the 24-85mm didn't impress me when I owned a copy. The non-L wide primes include the 20mm f/2.8, which no-one seems to like; the 35mm f/2, which lots of people like but doesn't seem great in the full-frame corners; the 28mm f/2.8, which I have tried and hated, and the 28mm f/1.8, which doesn't appeal to me at all. The 24mm f/2.8 seemed to be the dark horse, based on the tests I have seen, and so I found one cheap and snapped it up.

It is surprisingly good. Not excellent, but sufficient. I already have a very good 24mm, an old Olympus 24mm f/2.8 that I use with an adapter, and although Canon's lens isn't quite as sharp it's more practical to use, on account of it having autofocus and an automatic aperture. I don't have to keep checking live view when I focus closer than infinity. I like the 24mm focal length, and with a 5D MkII I can always crop down to something approximating 35mm without too much loss of resolution.

Physically it's a solid unit that doesn't rotate or extend. It doesn't feel weak and I have subsequently thrust it into bags and taken it out and about without breaking it. The autofocus is buzzy but the focus travel is very short, so it's not a problem. The manual focus ring is dire and I have only used it when shooting video.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars just what I expected June 6, 2006
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From all the reviews I read, I expected certain pros and cons from this lens. I was not disappointed.

pros: very sharp lens with very good colors

cons: vignetting at wide open, and a little too contrasty

For myself, the pros outweighed the cons for the price. It is ideal for the 1.6 multiplier cameras, where it becomes a 38mm lens.
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars If only vigneting could be reduced... December 6, 2005
I bought this lens to have a fixed, light lens to use with my digital EOS 10D (due to 1.6 crop factor it has the same viewing angle than a 45 mm lens, in the "standard" range). I use it in "keep it simple" photographic sessions.

Resolution and overall image quality are quite decent; but it has one main drawback: vigneting is non-negligible at f/2.8, even inside the digital cropped frame (so I can't guess how bad could it be in a full 35 mm frame). At f/4 it becomes usable. I've done a very informal comparison with Canon EF 17-40 L and both lenses give comparable results at f/4.

Design is old, but effective; it has a depth of field scale. I'd like it to have a more silent focus engine, or a somewhat more robust build, but it does its job.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive little gem February 11, 2011
This lens has great image quality. It's images are sharp from corner to corner even with the lens wide open. Most lenses must be stopped down a bit to get a sharp image which to me defeats the purpose of having a fast lens. I don't notice any distortion, aberration, color fringing etc. under even difficult shooting conditions. This lens feels well made and I like how small it is on the camera. The autofocus is always spot on and focuses very fast. It makes a little whirring noise for about a nanosecond while focusing which I think sounds cool. I feel this lens is a super bargain and I enjoy using it as a general purpose or small light "walk around" lens for my canon T2i. To me the lens is a little "retro" because it came out around 1988, but I like that about it. In terms of function, I have found it to work flawlessly and much better than similar focal length canon prime lenses I've tried, except the 24mm 1.2L (which costs almost 5 times as much). If I were a pro, or made of money I would definitely buy the 24mm 1.2L as it is weather sealed, silent, f1.2, and one of the best canon lenses you can buy. As a hobbyist, I love my super bargain powerhouse that is very affordable, well made, retro cool and has image quality as good as my canon 17-40mm f/4L. I am really enjoying this lens and have taken some sharp, color saturated, stunning photos with it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars 24 mm
This is a good prime lens. Great for those wide shots you need at weddings. Focus is good, and is very lite.
Published 8 days ago by NickHibb
5.0 out of 5 stars use it all the time
great lens, my wife & i run a photo booth service with our photography company & have found this to be the ideal lens for what we were looking for, love it & use it all the time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Isaac M. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price and service
Just what I wanted. The Lens does just what I expected for a wide angle lens. the f/2.8 works well for me.
Published 4 months ago by barton klatt
5.0 out of 5 stars like
Good for the price. I don't mind the buzzing when focusing. A good step up from the kit lens 18-55mm. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Julia Young
4.0 out of 5 stars great lens
I like this lens a lot. Great glass, nice wide view. Not much else to say about it. It is a solid, sturdy lens.
Published 6 months ago by 1234
5.0 out of 5 stars I've been looking for the best prime for my crop sensor camera
And I believe this is it. With the 1.6x crop on my T3I this turns out to be about 38mm. It is perfect for general walk-around shooting or candids. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mindcontrol
4.0 out of 5 stars Portable, Sharp, and Cheap
Start with the Pros:

Cheap - I got mine used for $180, with signs of usage but still perfectly functional.
Sharp - Even wide open at F2. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gigadan
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect wide angle lens.
This is a great lens for what it does, and I have have used it to get some nice landscape images.
Published 14 months ago by Ferro
5.0 out of 5 stars Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Very happy with my Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, and so are others who have been viewing my pictures of the Aurora Borealis. Crisp and clear.
Published 14 months ago by K. M. Crist
5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile, Practical Lens
For the money, this is a great overall lens. With the crop factor on the Canon t2i and t3i, this translates to a 38 mm lens, which is known to have broad applications for... Read more
Published 15 months ago by G. Keast
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