Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM
Canon 24mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades. Canon 24mm f/1.4 is 100 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM 
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Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM better than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM?
- More aperture blades (8 vs 7)
- Newer design (2008 vs 1997)
Why is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM?
- 100 g lighter (550 g vs 650 g)
- 10 mm shorter (77.4 mm vs 86.9 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM | Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 650 g (22.93 oz) | 550 g (19.40 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 86.9 mm | 83.5 x 77.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 8 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Released | 2008 | 1997 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Canon
- 86.9 × 83.5 mm
- 77.4 × 83.5 mm
The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM is 10 mm longer and 100 g heavier than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM or the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM?
- The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM weighs 550 g, 100 g less than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM (650 g).
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM or the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM or the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
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