Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

[Citizensmith]

I noticed the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 is missing from our Lens Archive Thread. I've owned one for about 5 years and have always enjoyed it. On a full frame body it is a fantastic lens. On a crop body its still good and a worthwhile addition to anyone's collection.

First, some of the basic technical stuff.

The lens is very small and light. Similar in size to the 50 1.8 but a whole hell of a lot better built. It uses the basic AFD focus motor so there is no full time manual available. However, focus is very fast due to the small size of the lens and reasonable quiet compared to other similar lenses. It has a non-rotating front so polarizers are easy. The lens hood for it is petal style. Filter thread is 58mm.

The 24 is stellar when it comes to depth of field. At f22 you can get everything from 50cm out to infinity in focus. Even at a more reasonable f11 you can still get everything from around 1m out to infinity in focus. Close focus distance is about 25cm.

Back in my film days this used to be my go to for wide angle. Now, it has become a solid general purpose lens. I often find myself picking it up before my 17-40 as its small size make it very easy to carry around.

Photos all taken on a RebelD (300D) at ISO100 with no post processing

[Citizensmith]

Here's an example of the bokeh of the lens. This was handheld, f/2.8 1/1000 ISO100, no PP.

[Citizensmith]

It does exhibit slight distortion as can bee seen in this attachment. Nothing major though.

[Citizensmith]

It does exhibit some vignetting at f/2.8, even on a crop body. However it isn't too bad and only really obvious in photos with lots of even sky. It diminishes rapidly and is completely gone by f/4.

[Citizensmith]

I'll set up a couple of comparison shots against the 17-40 and get those posted shortly.

[gardengirl13]

Oh great I'd love to see more photos from you and others with this lens!

[Ray Marrero]

I too am interested, to see more, as this might be my next lense purchase.

[AiGTs]

I bought this lens last month and absolutely loved it. Works well in low light and night time at f/2.8. The autofocus is so much more accurate compared to the 50 f/1.8. It's a bit loud when focusing but it's not bothering me that much. Here's a snap shot from today.

[VFTT]

I've been using mine for about 12 years and I love it. Tack sharp and great color rendition. I used to use it a lot more on my FF film camera. I use the 10-22mm lens on my 20D now so I can get down to 24mm again. I miss shooting 24mm fixed though. The fixed lens always seems to make me think more when framing shots, which is a good thing.

- d

[Citizensmith]

I used to use it a lot more on my FF film camera. I miss shooting 24mm fixed though. The fixed lens always seems to make me think more when framing shots, which is a good thing.

I had the exact same experience. Got it for a film camera and thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. When I switched to digital I actually stopped using it for a while as it was no longer a wide lens. I finally realised I don't actually need it to be a wide lens, it can be a (slightly wider than) normal lens. I ditched my 50 1.8 which I'd never really liked anyway, and the 24 now gets a lot of use as my walkaround lens.

I agree with your second comment as well, being a prime it does tend to make me behave a little better when paying attention to framing, content and such.

Oh, and as I mentioned earlier, I will provide a comparison to the 17-40@24 but being Chreeesmaaas and all I've been busy. :)

[VFTT]

Of course I still bring it with me everywhere and I still put it on the 20D all the time. It is a great walk around lens:

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/Italy05/pomedes/7440-carm-lunch-600.jpg

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/Italy05/pomedes/7445-pomedes-ne-800.jpg

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/Italy05/pomedes/7447-carm-vf-astaldi-800.jpg

Heck, I sometimes I hand the camera to my girlfriend and she takes some cool pictures with the 24mm lens on it...

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/gallery/Italy05/pomedes/7448-da-vf-astaldi-800.jpg


:D

- d

[Citizensmith]

Of course I still bring it with me everywhere and I still put it on the 20D all the time. It is a great walk around lens:
Heck, I sometimes I hand the camera to my girlfriend and she takes some cool pictures with the 24mm lens on it...
:D
- d


OK, where were you when you took those photos. And what a great place to have lunch, fantastic view.

[VFTT]

OK, where were you when you took those photos. And what a great place to have lunch, fantastic view.


The Dolomite mountains in Northern Italy. We were backpacking and staying at the huts (refugios). Awesome trip. The 24 is a great small lens for 1 handed shots when you are climbing.

- d

[AiGTs]

Sunset

[Wirelezz]

I would love to see some car pictures with this lens.

[gardengirl13]

I just bought AiGTs 24 and thought I'd post some snap shots I took while testing the lens.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/gravelpitflooding.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/pinesinsun.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/jeremyseyes.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/newlavender.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/aprilsnow.jpg

[Dorman]

Very nice results for an inexpensive list, another good "crop cam normal" alternative.

[AiGTs]

Gardengirl, nice shots! Looks like the lens is treating you well too! Post more when you get a chance, this lens is great for the price.

[fi20100]

Since this is the archive thread, here's another photo taken with the EF 24mm f/2.8 shot wide open. (This photo has been posted once before @ POTN.)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/88/257144142_064df55d7c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/257144142/)

[gardengirl13]

More snap shots (AiGTs I'm loving this lens!!!)

last week we had a ton of rain so this is all from the flooding.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/posted.jpg

how close you can get with a bit of cropping

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/whitecrocus24closeup.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/crocuscloseup24.jpg

don't need no stinkin' polarizer!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/polarizereffecton24.jpg

[Olegis]

I just noticed this thread (thanks to Citizensmith) and would like to contribute to it. I think that the little 24mm f2.8 is not appreciated enough at all - which is really pity because this lens is extremely good. Here are some samples (all shot handheld with my 10D) -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/77679218/original.jpg
1/1000s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso100


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/75660596/original.jpg
1/80s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso200


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/69067905/original.jpg
1/30s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso200


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/69169862/original.jpg
1/15s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso400


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/69169871/original.jpg
1/50s f/4.0 at 24.0mm iso400


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/69169874/original.jpg
1/60s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso400


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/68277307/original.jpg
1/250s f/8.0 at 24.0mm iso100

[Citizensmith]

Nice work, thanks for adding to the thread!

[tiredoffilm]

f2.8, ISO100, 1/250sec

[gardengirl13]

More from this past weekend! Very happy spring is finally here! This is a trail at a local state owned mansion in the Hudson Valley. A great spot for photographs!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/hudsonolanapath.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/hudsonfromolana.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/treeonpatholana.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/hudsonandpondolana.jpg


And this is my backyard

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/mybackyard.jpg

[gardengirl13]

More from me, sorry to bore everyone, but these archives really helped me choose lenses and I hope it'll help others!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/treeandhudsonclaremont-1.jpg

[RikWriter]

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/80459734.jpg

[gardengirl13]

Great shot!!!

[lmnop88]

Here are some of mine:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1335/1043599165_4730a699e1.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/1043591587_9700ec5c24.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1417/1043582753_8fc9f2028b.jpg

One more, for fun.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1044436122_3092de79f8.jpg

[Olegis]

I was so impressed by my 24mm f2.8 - that I used it almost exclusively on my recent trip to Santorini. I used it for over 80% of pictures !

1.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84983805/original.jpg


2.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84914232/original.jpg


3.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84855592/original.jpg


4.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84855580/original.jpg


5.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84855525/original.jpg


6.
http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/84855520/original.jpg


The entire gallery is here (http://www.pbase.com/olegis/santorini).

[VSV]

Olegis,
I have to revive this thread. Those Santorini pics are stunning and this lens really seems to be quite under-rated.

Sure I'd love to have the 24L- the build quality, color, saturation blah blah blah, but for 1/4 of the price this lens seems to be a bargain!

I was initially turned off by the digital-picture review of this lens online but the proof is in the pudding and this lens seems to bring the heat!

[Olegis]

Updating this thread again, this time with 24mm picture on FF body (EOS 50E - yes, that's film ! ;) ) -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/93314975/original.jpg

More analog photographs will follow, I just haven't developed the black and white film yet ...

[Gipetto]

Just got one. Lovin' it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2351976535_593e322c36.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tehgipster/2351976535/)

Click to embiggen.

[condyk]

I noticed the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 is missing from our Lens Archive Thread. I've owned one for about 5 years and have always enjoyed it. On a full frame body it is a fantastic lens.

I'm gonna grab one for the 5D instead of wastin' cash on a zooma just to do a wide angle. 24mm is plenty and 2.8 is nice.

[Azzure_7]

wow. I'm gonna joint this gang in the next few hours. . . :)

[echo]

I was browsing a gallery of pics that I took about two years ago and noticed that many were taken with my 24mm f/2.8 that I sold shortly after. I was a bit surprised and thought that the lens did pretty well and here's a 'wide open' f/2.8 shot on the 5D at ISO800

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/323748054_bLcYK-XL.jpg

Not too bad. I am saving for the 24 f/1.4 due to the light that I shoot in but if f/2.8 is enough for you I'd say it's a bargain.

:)

Mike

[msowsun]

f/2.8
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_8892_640.jpg

f/4.0
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_8945a_640.jpg

f/4.0
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_8946a_640.jpg

f/4.0
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_9066a_640.jpg

[msowsun]

40D 24mm 1/30 handheld f/4.0 ISO3200 filtered (one 100w tungsten bulb)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_0919_filtered_640a.jpg

[leoni]

hello all!

do you think is better then 28 2.8

i have 50 1.8 but is to long for indoors shoting

best regards

[silvex]

hello all!

do you think is better then 28 2.8

i have 50 1.8 but is to long for indoors shoting

best regards

try EF28mmf/1.8

[Helena]

I know this is an old thread, but I feel that this lens doesn't get the attention it deserves, so I thought I'd post some photos taken with it. #1-6 are taken with 5D and #7-8 with 450D. They are just snapshots from Christmas with family in Sweden, so please do not judge the artistic aspect.

24/2.8 is a great little lens. Quite sharp in the corners even on 5D and small and light. I really love my 35L and had planned to get 24L too, but 24/2.8 is so good that I don't think I will. It does suffer from vignetting at large apertures (especially on 5D) and since it lacks USM it makes a noise when focusing, but it's quick and accurate, so I don't mind. I really enjoy using it on both my cameras.

It worked great for indoors family photos too, but the people in them don't want to be displayed online, so unfortunately, I can't post those.

Hope more people will post their photos!


#1 f/4:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081225_009_5db.jpg


#2 f/2.8 (The large aperture was an accident in this one):

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081224_002_5db.jpg


#3 f/2.8 Here you can clearly see the light fall-off in the corners:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081224_006_5db.jpg


#4 f/4:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081229_007_5db.jpg


#5 f/2.8:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081229_005_5db.jpg


#6 f/2.8:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20081213_003_5db.jpg


#7 f/4 (I think I clipped the highlights when I resized it):

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20090103_011_450db.jpg


#8 f/4:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/FredMiranda/20090103_012_450db.jpg

[condyk]

hello all!

do you think is better then 28 2.8

i have 50 1.8 but is to long for indoors shoting

best regards

I think the length is better as a general walkaround on a crop and as a wide angle on a FF.

[AiGTs]

Into the sun.

[Olegis]

The little 24f2.8 just keeps on going ;) I used it almost exclusively on my last trip to Paris, here are a few pictures -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/108848319/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/108848325/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/108848350/original.jpg

The rest is here (http://www.pbase.com/olegis/paris_2009).

[AiGTs]

Olegis, those are gorgeous.

[Olegis]

Thanks, AiGTs ;)

[WT21]

I'm trying to find a travel lens, and am testing Sigma and Tamron 17-50, but they're big for what I want. Oleg you have sold me on the 24/2.8. It's in the mail to my house now. Thanks for your wonderful pictures.

[Citizensmith]

I'm trying to find a travel lens, and am testing Sigma and Tamron 17-50, but they're big for what I want. Oleg you have sold me on the 24/2.8. It's in the mail to my house now. Thanks for your wonderful pictures.

I just got back from a trip to the UK a couple of weeks ago. I'd thought about which lenses to bring. 17-55, my 70-200, normal stuff. In the end all I put in my bag was the 40D and my 24 2.8. Worked great, such a competent little lens.

[Olegis]

Yep, the 1.6-crop body and this little lens is an excellent travel combo. On my last two trips I used it for 95% of all my photography and for the last 5% I used the 50mm f1.8 MKII. And still I wished for a lighter kit ;)

[fr3d]

Seems like there are only few people who have (and love) this lens.
It is a really nice lens, it is very sharp wide open and outresolves my
5D II at f5.6. The weight, size, speed and the cheap price make this
lens an excellent choice for street and travel photography. I love it :D

Here are two shot taken with a 10D:

http://www.leuchtendes-aachen.de/wp-content/gallery/2008-11-22-winter/crw_3495.jpg

http://www.leuchtendes-aachen.de/wp-content/gallery/2008_11_00_graffiti/crw_3200.jpg

And two more taken with a 5D II:

http://www.leuchtendes-aachen.de/wp-content/gallery/2009_04_11_bend/1.jpg

http://www.leuchtendes-aachen.de/wp-content/gallery/2009_04_11_bend/3.jpg

[nightcat]

Just picked up a used one of these. Very impressed. Corner & edge sharpness very good even wide open. Center sharpness impressive as well. Makes a decent close up lens to boot. Nice cheap quality prime here!

[juan_lau]

Here are some of mine:







One more, for fun.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1044436122_3092de79f8.jpg

this is traditional eastern asian girls posture:p

[The Moose]

This lens is severely underrated. I've had it for most of the year and have used it on a 400D, 1D classic and 1D2. It's been my widest lens since I've had it and even on the 400D, it's not too shabby as a focal length.

Here's some recent ones on the 1D2:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3937064972_5ec9532460.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3937064968_965efe799e.jpg

And some older ones:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3628744912_83c01ef6d1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3378132721_5451ea6cd4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3378094303_ff46732a88.jpg

I think all of those are at f/2.8 as well.

[Photostock]

Hi!

New to the forum, long time lurker.

Just picked up this 24mm today on the cheap and am loving it so far. Not many folks talk about it. Great lens for a crop.

[bbss]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4112502406_2a3e040b78_o.jpg

[VSV]

Beautiful PP on this. Congrats!

[Casperd360]

I ordered this lens this morning. I often get serious buyers remorse and was thinking about canceling my order. I am way excited now. I cant wait till get arrives.

Also there are some AMAZING photos in this thread

[Thor_50D]

It's often said that the nifty-fifty should be the first lens for the budget-concious (or budget-strapped ;)) DSLR beginner. It's been in my case, and I managed some nice & sharp close-ups of flowers with that lens, also nice portraits. But for landscapes, the nifty-twin shure is the 24 f/2.8 !

I've seen here some very, very remarkable shots (including portraits & flower close-ups). My next lens will be a 24 !

[timmyb]

For me this lens is adequate but overpriced for what it offers.Long overdue an upgrade I think.Colours are it's strong point, also rather good for close ups. (http://www.pbase.com/timbateman/image/70683848)
http://www.pbase.com/timbateman/image/70683848.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/timbateman/image/70710172.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/timbateman/image/67718475.jpg
(http://www.pbase.com/timbateman/image/70683848)

[Olegis]

I like your flowers, Timmy - very fresh-looking ! :)

[shimmishim]

I have a bunch from my honeymoon taken with this 24...

http://www.johnshim.com/potn/hm-102.jpg

[Helena]

Even though I now have 24LII I have kept this little gem. It's great to have when I want to travel light. Here are some shots from last year:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4381082533_9d1a25dd21_o_d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4381082531_521f384b49_o_d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4381082525_a33b1d5fdd_o_d.jpg

They are taken inside of Austrått Fort just outside of Trondheim.

The fort was built by the German prisoners of war during the WWII occupation. It's basically a giant cannon tower, collected from the German battleship Gneisenau, which was bombed by the British in 1942. It goes 15m and five storeys/levels down into the rock, with a total weight of more than 800 tonnes.

Below the cannon, inside the mountain, there are engine rooms, power station, mess hall, ammunitions storage, sanitary installations and various facilities.

[asty80]

Nice pictures all!.. I;m oscillating between this one, thesigma 28mmf/1.4 and the canon 28mm f/1.8 :( :(

[Olegis]

24mm is much nicer on 1.6-crop body than 28mm, IMHO.

[raylfreeman]

24mm is much nicer on 1.6-crop body than 28mm, IMHO.

Why do you say that?

[msowsun]

Because it is wider. 28mm is more of a standard lens on a crop. 4mm makes a big difference.

[Olegis]

Exactly. I really loved the FOV of 24mm on my 10D after trying 28mm and 35mm lenses. YMMV.

[Overkill-F1]

I wanted to add to this thread with one taken with my EF 24mm f2.8, I really like this little lens.
Taken at f5.6, 1/640 sec, cropped a little bit off the bottom, changed to monochrome (the only color was a little rust) & resized in DPP.
...Terry

[bbss]

5d+24mm/2.8

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/_MG_0304_1.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/IMG_0293.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/_MG_0269.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/_MG_0308.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/_MG_0309.jpg

[AiGTs]

5d+24mm/2.8

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy276/sucked-mosquito/Hallingdal-nc_pg_2010/_MG_0269.jpg


I like this one a lot. Nice shot!

[AiGTs]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/4603065606_df1645a07d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sohiroshi/4603065606/)

[ALT1MATE]

This lens doesn't need a slim circular polarizer, right?

[Citizensmith]

This lens doesn't need a slim circular polarizer, right?

Correct, even on a full frame a regular polarizer is fine.

[flyterbut]

I haven't used this for wide angle purpose yet but it's helped alot indoors. I mainly use the 50mm 1.8 so I really needed a wider view for indoor shots. I can't wait to take some nice landscape shots with this!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4648389327_5d035edfcc_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4649004574_47dfa4dea3_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4645939501_f4f054d4ca_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4645935639_6315ccf218_b.jpg

[martx]

Has anyone used this lens to take big group photos? >50 people

[Hertog Jan]

Nice pictures flyterbut! Did you make the 3th picture @ F/5.6?

@martx: do you use a 1,6 or 1,3 crop or FF?

[vinographyworld]

great lens,,
i want it,,hehe

[martx]

Nice pictures flyterbut! Did you make the 3th picture @ F/5.6?

@martx: do you use a 1,6 or 1,3 crop or FF?

I use a full frame.

[gardengirl13]

Man I wish my photos were still here. I still LOVE this lens. I sold it thinking I'd go with the L, but bought it again. This one has been with me for over a year and I'm never without it!

AiGTs I see you still have yours!! Can't give it up can you?

This lens is crazy sharp, does well in low light (I've used it without problems in dark bars shooting bands) and is great for food or other still life. For a budget lens no one should be without it!

[flyterbut]

I deleted the images from flickr but i believe i did use around that f stop for a few shots. I was taking pics of other things and left the settings alone for a few of her. Here's more shots:


f/2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4676847027_fa19930da4_b.jpg

f/2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4677473740_20c5ec111d_b.jpg

f/2.8
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/4674144566_21b9d4b4b3_b.jpg

f/2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4673523059_a3b47f5680_b.jpg

f/2.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4674147542_cb5a3debc0_b.jpg

f/4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4668073956_a86132b37b_b.jpg

[throttle426]

great lens, easy to use too, if you set the focus to infinity then everything from about 3 feet away will be in focus for landscape or candid shots.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4661083066_b739e801ed.jpg


Ive also used it for close range trackside sport

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1288/4709636917_73973012bf.jpg

the MFD is close also so good dof effects are also possible

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4523084669_9cf9cc925e.jpg

[AiGTs]

AiGTs I see you still have yours!! Can't give it up can you?

Nope, going to keep it as long as I can - I love it. Some really nice images here. Keep them coming!

[tumblingdice]

Has anyone used this lens to take big group photos? >50 people

Yes! Just yesterday. There wasn't the greatest light and on top of my 580ex II I was just really disappointed. Terrible lighting most likely killed it from the beginning.

I have some serious love for this lens though, really good value for close up shots.

[Sweekz]

not enough love for this lens

[GhostHunter]

I have just received this wonderful little lens and on the face of it i'm very impressed!!

Here is a test image of a plant in my garden:
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Dying01_800pix.jpg

And here is a 100% crop of the same image:
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Dying01_100percent_800pix.jpg

[flyterbut]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4875434550_c09b765013_b.jpg

[mangrovedutch]

Nice capture, Flyterbut.
I am comparing 20mm and 24mm prime lenses, at f2.8 and F1.4/1.8 for my 400D for full body shots, as well as closer up. I have saved this picture to my desk top for comparison reasons, cause I think it is a good example to compare with.
I'd like to see a few more full body shots, particularly with a crop sensor camera.

Regards, Dutch

[Dillan_K]

I use mine on a 5D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4377615838_968167a66e_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/4377615838/)

[condyk]

Fantastic lens on full-frame ...

[Helena]

A few of the Opera House in Oslo (the capital of Norway), using 5D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4992157487_01447150e8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenanormark/4992157487/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4992157483_9c73a4ec2f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenanormark/4992157483/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/4992157479_19672f7fbf_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenanormark/4992157479/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4992157481_824658c305_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenanormark/4992157481/)

[Dillan_K]

Really nice shots Helena!

[Helena]

Thank you Dillan!

[flyterbut]

All my shots are on a crop sensor.
I only used this lens a few times then I sold it here. It works great, but I needed a zoon so I bought the Tanrom 28-75 2.8.
If you don't really care about distortion thats cool, but from what I've heard is that 24 and below will show distortion so I stuck with right at 24mm to minimize that.
Here are some more shots I got with this lens.

This was 2.8/iso-400/ss-1/80 (430ex II bounced to the side bottom wall)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4936672747_154c431053_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 400
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4674145578_170bbc7d5d_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 400
(Self shot held arms length out)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/4730972091_70fa2e0cc4_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 400
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4875428784_6c6cd40e89_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 400
(Shot from just across the table)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4762496245_fc6ddc6f5e_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 24 mm
ISO Speed 400
(Shot from the other side of the car)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4674147542_cb5a3debc0_b.jpg



Nice capture, Flyterbut.
I am comparing 20mm and 24mm prime lenses, at f2.8 and F1.4/1.8 for my 400D for full body shots, as well as closer up. I have saved this picture to my desk top for comparison reasons, cause I think it is a good example to compare with.
I'd like to see a few more full body shots, particularly with a crop sensor camera.

Regards, Dutch

[1337.]

really really pumped to get my hands on one of these really soon

[Helena]

Do it Jamie, it's a great little lens! :) I have several L primes (including 24LII) and still use this one now and then.

Stockholm subway:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5033293428_035c75f615_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenanormark/5033293428/)

[Sweekz]

Ive been finding myself at f/5.6 and f/8 and manual focus infinity...... been getting some out of focus pictures.

[Dillan_K]

Again on a 5D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4873441585_f5d6bb9fd4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/4873441585/)
I drive Highway 93 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/4873441585/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

I'm trying to keep this thread alive! I guess I'm one of the only EF 24mm f/2.8 shooters around. I use the lens once in a while for architectural shots too. It does distort a little. It's tough to find a straight line on this shot:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5216098615_f5c10faa7b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5216098615/)
Black and white apartments (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5216098615/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

On the other hand, it's quite sharp. I shot it on a 5D @ f/11.

[Dillan_K]

"Me vs. the Dog." I know she's up to something.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5361864658_3779da7ce0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5361864658/)
Me vs. the dog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5361864658/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

EF 24mm f/2.8 @ f/8

[Helena]

Even though I have had 24/2.8 and 24LII for 1½ years I haven't really compared them until now.

24/2.8 compares well in the center and I don't hesitate to use it when I don't want to carry much, but the L has much sharper corners, less distortions (such as bent lines, CA etc.) and more contrast and saturated colors. No surprise there.

What did surprise me was that 24/2.8 is wider! I don't know how to measure it exactly, but I guess it's more like 22mm than 24, if we assume that the L is 24mm.

[Dillan_K]

That is interesting, Helena! I would not have guessed that. I like the focal length a lot. It's wide enough to seem very wide, but I do not have to pay attention to what I'm doing with my feet when I take a photo.

For me it's much handier than a zoom. I can put it in my pocket and take it whenever I bring my camera. If I want to travel light, I bring the 50mm f/1.8 and the 24mm f/2.8. Yes, I'd love to have the L, or even the tilt-shift version, but for now I'm pretty happy with the f/2.8 version. It's my only wide angle lens, and it does a fine job for me.

[Helena]

It is a fine lens indeed! In my previous post I may have sounded overly negative, which wasn't my meaning. That the L is better doesn't mean that the 2.8 is bad - quite the contrary, I really like mine! That it is a bit wider is a big plus. It's just the 24LII is such as outstanding lens.

If I'm honest with myself 24/2.8 is good enough for what I shoot at that focal length, and I'm sometimes considering selling the L, but it's hard to get rid of such a good lens. We'll see. :)

[Dillan_K]

I understand what you're saying, Helena. It's a very good lens for the price, but of course an L lens will be better. It should be better! Here's a shot wide open from this morning:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5381550609_8b2520aa73_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5381550609/)
favourite mug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5381550609/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

My own Honda Fit this time, in less appealing surroundings:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5520367223_e16568b501_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5520367223/)
24mm Honda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5520367223/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[ibewill]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5453965557_1d115de1be_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5522150528_f852e59702_b.jpg

[Dillan_K]

Ibewill, I like your second shot! That's really cool!

[Dillan_K]

Calgary a few hours ago:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5030/5620952612_8f4e9a8194_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5620952612/)
snowy April Calgary (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5620952612/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

Another from April 14, 2011:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5620913250_9f2a3825a6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5620913250/)
snowy April (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/5620913250/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[gepixelt]

hi everyone ... i'm currently thinking about getting this lens for street photography. what do you think ... does it have a better IQ than a standard zoom lens? i also own a 17-50 f/2.8 which is quite good. But i hope to find something lighter with a bit more sharpness & contrast. Like my 50mm 1.4 - which is really cool but 50mm on my crop is too much focal length.

I already thought about the EF 28mm f/1.8 (not to mention the sigma 30mm which i sent back a few month ago because of front focus). But these two are quite expensive.

Shall I try this one?

[MikeFairbanks]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5522150528_f852e59702_b.jpg

I wonder if those campers know they're about to be attacked by a giant worm.

[fr3d]

hi everyone ... i'm currently thinking about getting this lens for street photography. what do you think ... does it have a better IQ than a standard zoom lens? i also own a 17-50 f/2.8 which is quite good. But i hope to find something lighter with a bit more sharpness & contrast. Like my 50mm 1.4 - which is really cool but 50mm on my crop is too much focal length.

I already thought about the EF 28mm f/1.8 (not to mention the sigma 30mm which i sent back a few month ago because of front focus). But these two are quite expensive.

Shall I try this one?

That depends on which camera you are using. I recently let go of my
24mm 2.8 because my 17-40 was sharper at f4 than the prime at any
other aperature on my 5D2. I also briefly tried the 28mm 1.8 but it has
horrible corners (very soft and aweful bokeh). However it was very sharp
in the center even wide open. I think the 28 1.8 is ideal for crop cameras
where you dont see the nasty corners (as is the sigma 30mm 1.4!). If you
don't need the speed you should take a deep look into the Canon 17-55
2.8 IS, it's the king for crop cams in that range.

[Dillan_K]

Gepixelt, I can't really answer your question directly. The 24mm f/2.8 is not bad, but it isn't the sharpest lens in my bag. Take that statement with a grain of salt, though, because I do have some rather sharp lenses as companions. The next lens in line would be, I suppose, the EF 300mm f/4L IS, and it's wickedly sharp.

I do think it would be more discreet than the zoom for street photography. I like this lens because I can take it everywhere and I barely notice that I am carrying it. It gives a unique look on a full frame camera too.

[gepixelt]

thanks ... i read tons of reviews ... and i think the ef28 f1.8 may be the one and only choice.

[Arteel]

Have you looked into Canon's 35mm f/2? It stayed on my camera 90% of the time, until I switched to FF. Cheap, quick but loud focus, and wonderful IQ.

hi everyone ... i'm currently thinking about getting this lens for street photography. what do you think ... does it have a better IQ than a standard zoom lens? i also own a 17-50 f/2.8 which is quite good. But i hope to find something lighter with a bit more sharpness & contrast. Like my 50mm 1.4 - which is really cool but 50mm on my crop is too much focal length.

I already thought about the EF 28mm f/1.8 (not to mention the sigma 30mm which i sent back a few month ago because of front focus). But these two are quite expensive.

Shall I try this one?

[y3llo]

Question, why isn't this a more popular lens? I'm considering pairing this up with a 50mm 1.8 II for traveling with a 50D (I think I read someone doing the same in this thread).

[fr3d]

thanks ... i read tons of reviews ... and i think the ef28 f1.8 may be the one and only choice.

Not when you are shooting full frame. The 28 1.8 has horrible bokeh in
the corners. The Sigma 28mm 1.8 is much better in this regard.

[gepixelt]

Not when you are shooting full frame. The 28 1.8 has horrible bokeh in
the corners. The Sigma 28mm 1.8 is much better in this regard.

Thanks, but I got a used ef35 f2 in the meantime. Very light and sharp.

[leilowed]

$100 good for a used 24mm 2.8? does standard size filter work on this
lens or does it have to be a lower profile?

[fr3d]

$100 good for a used 24mm 2.8? does standard size filter work on this
lens or does it have to be a lower profile?

Thats an excellent price for the 24mm. Filter size is 58mm, no need for a slim filter. Go buy it!

[Dillan_K]

A couple new shots:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6157265889_ff026cc508_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6157265889/)
alberta b & w (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6157265889/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6157315221_3ebd9fceb8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6157315221/)
Little shack on the prairie (colour) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6157315221/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

The lens is actually pretty good when I stop it down. Another one at f/10 on my 5D:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6159653382_67eb4d0b58_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6159653382/)
Little shack on the prairie (colour) 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6159653382/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

I'm still keeping this thread alive. Here's a shot that I took over a year ago in Jasper National Park. I must be the last person using the 24mm f/2.8!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6321032138_f04d75dfe9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6321032138/)
Jasper lake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6321032138/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[StayLucky]

Considering picking one of these up as I don't have a lot of money to put towards lenses and I only have a 50mm f/1.4

[Dillan_K]

I was in the same boat. Of the cheaper available wide angle lenses, the 24mm f/2.8 had the best reviews. It's a pretty decent lens, in my estimation.

[Helena]

That is beautiful Dillan! Good composition and really nice colors.

For a while I had a 24LII and during that time I didn't use my 24/2.8. Then I started to notice that I rarely used the larger apertures, and eventually decided to sell the L. Instead I got a 17-40L, which impressed me a lot, so I'm still not using the poor 24/2.8. It's a shame, because I really like it. I intend to keep it and hopefully I'll find use for it soon.

[taemo]

here are my favourite shots with my 24 f2.8 while I was still learning with a Rebel XT
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5946609749_847a2a6f48.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5946609749/)
IMG_7883.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5946609749/) by earl.dieta (http://www.flickr.com/people/itaemo/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/5947168016_cefc936797.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5947168016/)
IMG_8616.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5947168016/) by earl.dieta (http://www.flickr.com/people/itaemo/), on Flickr

and picture of the lens before I sold it.. it's somewhere in France now
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5923079046_df6b721268.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5923079046/)
IMG_1434.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/itaemo/5923079046/) by earl.dieta (http://www.flickr.com/people/itaemo/), on Flickr

maybe next year if I find a good deal, I'm going to hunt for another 24 f2.8

[Dillan_K]

Thank you for commenting, Helena. Hopefully you'll find a use for your 24mm f/2.8 soon!

Taemo, nice shots! The beach shot makes me miss the ocean.

I use the 24mm f/2.8 for portrait occasionally, but I have to be careful because it's pretty wide on full frame. Here's my son taken with my trusty 5D:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6337930500_b69856f1ba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6337930500/)
Yawning on the chair (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6337930500/) by [url=http://www.flickr.com

[nightcat]

Thank you for commenting, Helena. Hopefully you'll find a use for your 24mm f/2.8 soon!

Taemo, nice shots! The beach shot makes me miss the ocean.

I use the 24mm f/2.8 for portrait occasionally, but I have to be careful because it's pretty wide on full frame. Here's my son taken with my trusty 5D:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6337930500_b69856f1ba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6337930500/)
Yawning on the chair (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6337930500/) by [url=http://www.flickr.com

Really nice Dillan!

[taemo]

Thank you for commenting, Helena. Hopefully you'll find a use for your 24mm f/2.8 soon!

Taemo, nice shots! The beach shot makes me miss the ocean.

I use the 24mm f/2.8 for portrait occasionally, but I have to be careful because it's pretty wide on full frame. Here's my son taken with my trusty 5D:


Thanks, seeing your baby pic makes me want to buy another 24mm f2.8 now again.. I really regret selling my old one.
Thinking on selling my 35 f2 and maybe get a 24 f2.8

[Dillan_K]

I used the 24mm f/2.8 for a little architectural photography while visiting downtown this morning. The light could have been better, but I still got something acceptable:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6231/6390981681_85e3813de1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6390981681/)
Condo in Chinatown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6390981681/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

By the way . . . . thank's nightcat!

[Dillan_K]

Here are some up-close and personal shots of my son with the 24mm f/2.8:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6415438771_cc46aea500_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6415438771/)
Ansel playing on the floor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6415438771/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6415437375_58d6286d97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6415437375/)
The glare (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6415437375/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[RamboGT5]

Loving the baby pics! I'm selling 24mm 2.8 later today. in all hopes to get something better.

[fr3d]

Loving the baby pics! I'm selling 24mm 2.8 later today. in all hopes to get something better.

Good luck, I found that in the 24mm f/1.4 L II ;)

[Dillan_K]

I'm not sure about this one. @ f/11

[goodlightimages]

superb shots Dillan_K I got mine just posted and can't wait to try it on my 5D classic :-), hope to post some images here in a while, thanks for keeping this thread alive!

[Dillan_K]

superb shots Dillan_K I got mine just posted and can't wait to try it on my 5D classic :-), hope to post some images here in a while, thanks for keeping this thread alive!

Thank you very much! I look forward to your help with this thread.

[Dillan_K]

Here's Castle Mountain in Banff National Park @ f/11:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6821007429_330e6e6515_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6821007429/)
Castle Mountain black and white from highway 1A (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6821007429/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

Here's a reworking of an old shot:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6839572289_33ca85265a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6839572289/)
Perfect Blue Buildings (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6839572289/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr

[Dillan_K]

Here's another from the same day as above. I am having fun with my archives!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6844773053_a6f7cea238_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6844773053/)
Business as usual (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13931652@N00/6844773053/) by Dillan K (http://www.flickr.com/people/13931652@N00/), on Flickr