Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 24mm
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 24mm
The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is widely praised for its compact size, sharp image quality, and excellent value. Users love it as a lightweight walk-around lens for travel, street photography, and landscapes, with many noting its surprisingly good macro mode and low-light performance. A few criticisms mention vignetting at wide apertures, noisy autofocus, and lack of image stabilization, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Great for travel and street photography
- Surprisingly good macro mode
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Noisy autofocus in some cases
- No image stabilization
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Slow autofocus for video
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
The Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional value, sharp optics, and lightweight build, making it a favorite for landscape, video, and everyday photography. However, many users report inconsistent autofocus performance, with some experiencing hunting or inaccuracy even after firmware updates. The lens hood is noted as a minor weak point, and the lack of an AF/MF switch on the lens body can be confusing. Overall, it delivers impressive image quality for its price, but autofocus reliability remains a key concern.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Solid metal build
- Good color and contrast
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Autofocus hunting in AF-C mode
- Lens hood does not lock tightly
- No AF/MF switch on lens body
- Focus ring has no hard stop in manual mode
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 24mm | Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | HD Nano Multi-layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.67 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 160 mm★ | 880 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 24mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF 75mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 24mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
