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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 24mm f/1.4L USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008December 1997
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionThirteen elements in ten groupsEleven elements in nine groups; floating optical system
Special elementsTwo glass-moulded aspherical elements and two UD elements according to Canon Camera MuseumGround and polished aspherical glass element and UD element according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating to reduce ghosting and flare from light entering at acute angles–
DiaphragmEight-blade circular apertureSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manual84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manual
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLR cameras according to Canon UKCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual–
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UK–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM; manual adjustment after One-Shot AF with the shutter held halfway according to Canon's manualRing USM with full-time manual focus; Canon's manual specifies One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway for manual adjustment after autofocus
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant physical length and non-rotating filter according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineRear focusing system with non-rotating filter frame according to Canon Camera Museum
Magnification detail0.17× native; 0.67–0.50× with Extension Tube EF12 II. EF25 II cannot be used; manual focus recommended with the tube according to Canon's manual–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification tableNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification table
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm83.5 mm
Length86.9 mm77.4 mm
Weight650 g550 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window and infrared focus index
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant seal structure and rubber lens-mount ring according to Canon's manualNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification table
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.9 mm length; dimensions and 650 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual83.5 mm maximum diameter × 77.4 mm length; dimensions and 550 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83K petal hoodSupplied reversible EW-83D II petal hood; LP1214 case according to Canon's manual and The Digital Picture
In the boxLens, E-77II/E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-83K hood, LP1319 case and user manual according to Canon UK's box list–
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2008 marketing and explicitly identifies the December 1997 EF 24mm f/1.4L USM as its predecessorCanon Camera Museum records December 1997 marketing; no first-sale day is given

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