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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 75–300mm F4–5.6

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CanonRF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STMCanonRF 75–300mm F4–5.6
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2022May 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm75–300 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/32–45
Macro lensYes–
Optical construction11 elements in nine groupsThirteen elements in nine groups; Canon states the optical design is adapted from the EF 75–300mm F4–5.6 III
Coatings–Super Spectra; no fluorine coating
Aperture detail–Maximum f/4 at 75 mm and f/5.6 at 300 mm; minimum f/32 and f/45 respectively
Special elementsOne plastic-moulded aspherical and one UD element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating–
DiaphragmNine blades, circular apertureSeven blades
Angle of view–Full-frame diagonal 32°11′–8°15′; horizontal 27°–6°50′; vertical 18°11′–4°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders not compatibleCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; 120–480 mm equivalent field of view on Canon APS-C
Teleconverter support–Not compatible with RF extenders (The-Digital-Picture)
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.14 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing; inner barrel extends towards closer focusDC motor autofocus; no full-time manual focus override (Digital Camera World)
Focus distance detail–1.5 m minimum focus; front element and focus ring rotate during focusing (Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture)
Magnification detailHalf-life-size 0.5× maximum reproduction, not 1:10.06× at 75 mm and 0.25× at 300 mm
Stabilisation detailOptical IS rated five stops with EOS R under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated 6.5 stops with EOS R5 under CIPA, yaw/pitchNo lens optical stabilisation
Video features–Substantial focus breathing in The-Digital-Picture's test
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter74.4 mm71.2 mm
Length63.1 mm146.1 mm
Weight270 g507 g
ControlsSeparate focus and customisable control rings, AF/MF switch and IS on/off switchManual focus and zoom rings, AF/MF switch; no custom control ring (The-Digital-Picture)
Zoom design–Extending zoom barrel; further extension and front rotation during focusing (Digital Camera World)
Filter detail–58 mm front thread rotates during focusing
Weather resistanceNo dust or moisture resistanceCanon UK's table lists dust/moisture resistance, but Digital Camera World and The-Digital-Picture both report no weather sealing
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 63.1 mm length, retracted71.2 mm maximum diameter × 146.1 mm retracted length
Weight detailApproximately 270 g lensApproximately 507 g lens
Lens hoodEW-65B hood and LP1016 pouch, sold separatelyOptional ET-60 hood, not included
In the boxLens, E-52 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manualLens, E-58 II lens cap, RF dust cap and user manual
Release detailAugust 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumMay 2025 release confirmed retrospectively by Canon's February 2026 press release and Canon Camera Museum

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