Leica 50mm f/1.4 M vs Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 M captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

50 mm

24 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Auto focus

Yes

Significantly cheaper

$329.95

$3,995.00

The best price we've seen is $3,665 cheaper (12.1x less)

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the EF 24mm f/2.8 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

Slightly more magnification

1:6.2 (0.2x)

1:11.3 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

50 mm

2.1x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

50mm f/1.4 M:	53 mm
EF 24mm f/2.8:	48 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

50mm f/1.4 M:	50 mm
EF 24mm f/2.8:	24 mm

Poor magnification

50mm f/1.4 M:	1:11.3 (0.1x)
EF 24mm f/2.8:	1:6.2 (0.2x)

competitors

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Low light lens

$725

Significantly cheaper

Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Heavier

Worse wide angle

Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T Canon-ef*

Low light lens

$725

Significantly cheaper

Slightly longer

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298

Auto focus

Significantly cheaper

Narrower aperture

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly longer

Slightly larger diameter

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199

Image stabilization

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 24mm f/2.8

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Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M
vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/2.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8