Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro § 03 Head to head
Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro vs TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
Canon 24mm f/1.8 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture. TTartisan 25mm f/2 has a longer reach.
The Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro is a 24mm f/1.8 prime, and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is a 25mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 5 advantages each.
Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro 
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro better than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 25mm)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.14 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better than the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 24mm)
- 81 g lighter (189 g vs 270 g)
- 15 mm shorter (59 mm vs 74.4 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 52 mm)
- $535 cheaper ($64 list price vs $599 launch price)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.14 m.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- street For street photography, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 81 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 81 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro | TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 ◆ | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 270 g | 189 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 63.1 x 74.4 mm | 31 x 59 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.14 m ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price | $599 launch price | $64 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · TTartisan
- 74.4 × 63.1 mm
- 59 × 31 mm
The Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro is 15 mm longer and 81 g heavier than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0.
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Sample frames
Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro opens to f/1.8, against f/2 on the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 weighs 189 g, 81 g less than the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro (270 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro focuses down to 0.14 m, against 0.25 m for the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0.
- Do the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.14 m.
- Is the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon RF 24 mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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