Back to Canon Lenses

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' Review

95

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens is small, portable, and conveniently sized. It offers a wide angle focal length, good image quality, and is decently sharp. It is a great value for the money and is a simple, fun, and useful addition to a Canon digital SLR camera.

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens is a standout product. Its small size and portability make it incredibly convenient for any photographer. Despite its compact design, it offers a wide angle focal length, allowing users to capture wider scenes without losing emphasis on the subject. This lens is a great value for the money and is a simple, fun, and useful addition to a Canon digital SLR camera.

Pros
  • Small and portable
  • Good image quality
  • Wide angle focal length
  • Decently sharp
Cons
  • Lack of image stabilization
  • Minor flaring and vignetting issues
  • Limited focal length usage

The STM autofocus motor is quick and efficient, although it does emit a slight buzzing noise. The lens offers very sharp image quality, especially at f/2.8 and f/4, with minimal optical issues and impressive distortion correction.

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens is a standout product in the market. Its small size and portability make it incredibly convenient for any photographer. Despite its compact design, it offers a wide angle focal length, allowing users to capture wider scenes without losing emphasis on the subject. The lens performs well in low light conditions, allowing for faster shutter speeds and offering the ability to capture slightly more background in photos.In terms of build quality, this lens is nicely built and feels great in hand. The STM autofocus motor is quick and efficient, although it does emit a slight buzzing noise. The lens offers very sharp image quality, especially at f/2.8 and f/4, with minimal optical issues and impressive distortion correction.On the downside, the lens lacks image stabilization and suffers from some minor flaring and vignetting issues in certain lighting conditions. However, overall, the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens is a great value for the money, providing a simple, fun, and useful addition to a Canon digital SLR camera.

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens is nicely built and feels great in hand. It is a great value for the money, providing a simple, fun, and useful addition to a Canon digital SLR camera.

Source

This article is based on the review by

Christopher Frost

Christopher Frost

Christopher Frost is a YouTube channel dedicated to providing in-depth reviews and analyses of photography equipment, particularly lenses. Christopher Frost, the creator and host of the channel, is known for his thorough and detailed evaluations of various lenses from different manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and others.  To learn more, please visit the channel here.

See reviews