Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM vs Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4
Canon 24mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view. Zeiss 25mm f/1.4 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 is a 25mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM 
Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4?
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 25mm)
- 675 g lighter (550 g vs 1225 g)
- 45 mm shorter (77.4 mm vs 122.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 better than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 24mm)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2017 vs 1997)
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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 goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- street For street photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 675 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 675 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM | Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 550 g (19.40 oz) ◆ | 1225 g (43.21 oz) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 77.4 mm | 122.5 x 95.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 1997 | 2017 |
| Price | — | $2,399 launch price |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Carl
- 77.4 × 83.5 mm
- 122.5 × 95.2 mm
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 is 45 mm longer and 675 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 USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4?
- The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM weighs 550 g, 675 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 (1225 g).
- Do the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM and the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 25 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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