topic Re: EFS 24mm in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EF-S 24mm experience

Ramsden — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:36:30 GMT

Hi folks

I have an EOS90D and live in the North of England. I bought an EFS 24 mm lens a couple of years ago, mainly for street work. It has however, has little use as my family of lenses has grown. Today, I dusted it off and did some more reading and realised that I have a great bit of kit, that didn't cost a fortune and is extremely light and versatile. I'm not sure it will knock my nifty fifty off its perch, but its certainly a great day out lens.

Just wanted to share that with you and wondered if any of you guys have experienced the 24mm.

Best

Ramsden

Re: EFS 24mm

LeeP — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:19:10 GMT

I have no EFS lenses, but a good lens is a good lens.

I despise the nifty 50 with every fiber of my being and have for decades. That said--ironically--my current favorite lens is my 45mm f1.2 i.e. the "same" thing as a nifty 50.

Go have fun with the EFS 24mm and share some shots. If it's acting as a muse, run with it.

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

zakslm — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:10:22 GMT

I enjoy using the EF-S24mm f2.8 STM a great deal. I would highly recommend the lens for anyone using a crop sensor camera.

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:59:34 GMT

I guess its easy for such a small lens to get swamped in a bigger family!

That said here's some shots from last night and this morning in a dull grey climate. I think the lens coped well with my Yorkie, who doesn't pose for pictures- even on his 4th birthday!

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Re: EFS 24mm

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:13:53 GMT

Hi Lee

Your lens hadn't crossed my radar. f/1.2 is seriously fast. As my experience grows, I am now paying much more attention to the f number. I imagine it out performs the 50!

Re: EFS 24mm

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:42:17 GMT

In the studio!

Sorry I chopped his ear off.

Re: EFS 24mm

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:04:26 GMT

Re: EFS 24mm

LeeP — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:56:15 GMT

Great portrait.

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Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:24 GMT

Thanks Lee

Only realised later that I should have switched to AI Servo because dogs are not very good at sitting still.

Another learning point!

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LeeP — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:26 GMT

There is always more to learn with these cameras. My R8 threw a massive tantrum when the battery got low. A new battery remedied the situation, but I also did a full reset for good measure. The reset put the ISO to 200 and I had to re-educate myself on which menu ISO lived so I could let the camera set ISO as it wanted because I've not been let down with auto ISO.

Re: EFS 24mm

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:14:17 GMT

It makes me think how much we rely on automated systems and processes when, I suppose, we should be using our brains!

But auto ISO seems so reliable, and if I'm on manual it's an educated guess, at best.

Just about to set off on evening walk, to capture, what should be a good sunset. ISO auto!

Re: EFS 24mm

LeeP — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:09:00 GMT

"It makes me think how much we rely on automated systems and processes when, I suppose, we should be using our brains!"

If the technology "delivers" well, it frees us up to zero-in on composition. NONE of us go into photography because we are enchanted by the exposure triangle that was necessary to master in the film days. We want good photos and good composition always acquits itself even if the exposure is slightly off, but perfect exposure never acquits itself if the composition is off. Both are important, yes, but modern cameras are so good at exposure that we are often freed.

Re: EFS 24mm

Ramsden — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:22:22 GMT

Thanks for the wake up call. I hope I've redeemed myself this evening, capturing the sunset. I totally agree with the premise of your approach.

Thanks Lee

Re: EFS 24mm

zakslm — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:25:25 GMT

How true!

Re: EFS 24mm

LeeP — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:54:14 GMT

I've done dusk and photos at night with a simple press of the button on my R100 and R8 and gotten rather amazing results that would have been a pain or an impossibility in my film era.

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

johnrmoyer — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:08:58 GMT

For many years, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM was a very useful lens for me, Good quality and close focus distance.

There are several photos that I made with it at

https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2017Aug12_birds_and_cats/index.html

and https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2018Jun09_birds_and_cats/2018jun05_gaillardia_IMG_2051c.html

These Firewheel wildflowers (Gaillardia pulchella) were blooming along the road near my house on June 5, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=IN006 (retrieved June 2018) says: "Dr. Doyle McCoy, an Oklahoma public school biology teacher, chose to lobby for the adoption of the Gaillardia pulchella as the state wildflower for a simple reason: it has a high tolerance of heat and arid conditions, ensuring that a majority of the state could appreciate its promotion of Oklahoma's heritage and grace for the most of the year. Sponsored in the Forty-first Legislature by state representatives Kelly Haney, a Seminole Indian artist, and Billie Floyd, the Indian blanket quickly gained popularity."

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

Ramsden — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:52:00 GMT

Thanks John.

Great photograph.

Im glad its not just me that can see the quality in this great little lens.

Ramsden

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

normadel — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:20:48 GMT

The EF-S 24mm "pancake" lens is indeed a nice one. The only strange thing is the official Canon LH-52 "hood" for it.

Not a hood at all, but a baffle that does not extend out from the lens at all. Filters screw onto the front of it. Also used on the EF 40mm pancake lens.

I have both lenses with the much cheaper JJC version of the hood (exactly the same as the Canon). There are those who question its value at all as compared to a conventional hood. I also have 52mm-thread screw-on round hoods designed for 35-50mm lenses that I alternately use. Can't say which provides better flare protection.

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

zakslm — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:42 GMT

I have the hood as well. I didn’t get the JJC brand (usually my preference) but got one that is metal. I think it was about $5 on Amazon at the time. It as you say more of a baffle than a hood.

Since I use a hood on all my lenses, I was compelled to buy one for the EF24mm f2.8 STM as well. It may not help my photos but it certainly does not hurt them!

Re: EF-S 24mm experience

Ramsden — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:04:24 GMT

You've got me concerned now. I have a 'normal' hood and filter by K&F.