Which should I buy? Canon RF 24mm vs 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

Like Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee these two lenses are almost identical in all kinds of ways. But what differences are there, and which one is right for you?

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These lenses will /not/ work on digital SLR cameras, or Canon EOS M cameras - only Canon EOS R system cameras.

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[PumpkinHallowHaunts]

I went for the 24mm as I use the rf 50 1.2 for a lot of my shots so it made sense. It’s a cool lens, really happy with it

[davidmpoliveira]

I went with the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 Art. I couldn't accept the price for the RF 24mm, at almost 800€. The Sigma was cheaper, opens up to f/1.4 and is a weather sealed lens. I replaced my Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art with the 28mm.

[maheshdeokar]

Listening your voice since last around 10 years.. but saw your face for the first time.. @2:13 😅

[ayayoutuber]

I am thinking the same as many here. get the 24 1.8 and 50 1.8 first and get the 35 when I have more money. I might even get a 16mm 2.8 before the 35mm...

[ckfvideo]

I own the 24, 35, 50 and 85 (standard primes, not L) and I think they are all fantastic, though I wish the 50 had IS even if it cost a bit more. Usually I just carry 2 primes either the 24 and 50 or more often the 35 and 85. The focal length of the lenses a person already owns should be taken in to consideration when looking at 24 vs 35 as they are both great.

[krisam]

Finally, I hope you have solved my puzzle. I was confused about 24 / 35 mm. I go with Canon RF 24MM.

[TheKingPrawn]

The FOV of the 24 on an R7 is perfect for walking around.

[onnonugteren]

Or.... having the 16 and the 50 little RF lenses. ;-) great combo for travelling on a full frame body. next to the 100-400 perhaps 5.6-8.0 RF. Thanks for your reviews, they have helped me. :-) Greetings from the Netherlands, Onno Nugteren.

[frankluo]

Good news! I have resisted the pre order temptation at AUD $999 and a short month later, just today I found it is available at a major retailer in stock for $849. That is $150 off or 15% off within a month of announcement. I have ordered one. At around $499 USD it is not a bad choice in my opinion

[campbellsups]

im happy with the ancient EF 28mm f/1.8 because its a happy medium between 24mm and 35mm

[EphemeraImaging]

I like the idea of 24mm but hate the distortion. I got the RF 35mm because of that. Portraits are just nicer with the 35 IMHO.

[Stop-All-War]

Never - owned a 35mm
Have a 24mm, x3 28mm's, 40mm, 50mm
•35mm is either too narrow or too wide in situations

[souvik.sarkar]

Thanks for the comparision. Please can you also do similar comparison on a crop sensor camera body like EOS R7.

[majorpayne]

I have a Sigma 18-35 and after watching Chris reviews when the Sigma 18-35 paired with a Canon EOS R7, I sold it and got a Tamron 35mm f1.4.
I'm planning to buy this RF 24mm once I purchase a Canon EOS R7 from an EOS 77d.

[brent.cowley]

I'm considering purchasing the RF 24mm 1.8 to pair with my Rf 50mm 1.8 when I want a lightweight pairing. I already have an EF 35mm Tamron f1.4 and the RF 85mm 1.2. I was thinking about replacing the Tamron with the RF 35mm but I think it makes more sense to have a heavier, higher quality pairing with the Tamron 35m and RF 85mm and then a 'budget' pairing with the 24mm and 50mm f1.8 lenses when I'm travelling or I don't require higher IQ.

[scerbacovilia]

Hi Christopher! Thank you for review. How Canon RF 24mm (and 35mm) f/1.8 Macro IS STM perform on CROP mirrorless cameras such as R10 and R7?!

[NizarNoor]

I already got the 35mm when it came out. The other lenses in my bag are the 16mm and 85mm. So I won’t be getting the 24mm.

[ktka]

I consider 35mm looks better on protrait, however, I am using an APS C camera (R7 more specifically saying), should I consider getting a 24mm lens when taking the crop x1.6 into account? (sorry for being a newbie on photographing)

[networm]

I'm not sure if we can call that 24mm f1.8 a no-brainer considering if the mount was open the Sigma 24mm f2 would have been a very better value for the same price while the latter is superior in every single aspect with the exception of the macro.

[Iron_Acker]

I would answer the question with an other question. Witch other lens will you buy for combination? RF16 + RF35 or the RF24 + RF50? But in real I like to have the combination 16 + 35 + 50. So for me is the 24 useless if I really need the angle I can use the 24-105 with lower light, ...