Canon

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM

Canon's compact RF wide-angle prime that doubles as a genuine half-life-size macro lens — a rare combination that makes it a favourite one-lens travel and street kit. Optical image stabilisation (5.5 stops, up to 6.5 with in-body IS) helps with handheld close-ups where depth of field is razor-thin. Built to a budget price point: plastic construction, an extending barrel and no weather sealing, so it's a versatility pick rather than a durability one.

Starting from
£669 new
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Clifton Cameras
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£669
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Value & Depreciation
£730
Launch price
→
£669
Today
=
8%
Value drop
Over ~4 years, this camera has cost roughly £15/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2022
Lens Type
Prime Macro
Focal Length
24mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
74.4mm x 63.1mm
Weight
270g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM lead-screw motor — quiet, continuous AF for stills and video
Optical IS
5.5-stop IS (up to 6.5 stops combined with in-body IS)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.5x (half-life-size macro)
Min. Focus Distance
0.14m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.2
Street
7.3
Travel
6.7
Wedding & Events
5.7
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Filmmaking
5.8
Documentary
5.6
Landscape
6.6
Casual
6.4
Food
6.2
Macro
6.7
Architecture
6.6
Astrophotography
7.1
Underwater
6.9
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 7.3 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture. Compact size and a fast f/1.8 aperture make it easy to carry all day and shoot discreetly.
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Astrophotography 7.1 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎥
Documentary 5.6 Held back by video handling and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM