The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 looks appealing because I can find it for $200-300 and it's smaller and lighter than the Sigma, although it has some critical reviews regarding focus speeds. The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM on the other hand has the benefit of being a stop faster at 1.4, though the lens itself is heavier and at least twice as expensive. Please visit our Canon EOS Forum if you want to discuss a review or USM Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L II Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 USM IS Image quality is excellent, but the price is a bit high for an f/2.8 lens. And of course, if quality is your concern more than budget, the Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM has first rate image quality, gathers twice as much light as the Sigma f/2, and has a de-clickable manual aperture ring, but it costs nearly $1000 more than the Viltrox. The 17mm version did cover more area than the 24mm, but not as much difference as one would expect from a 17mm vs. 24mm lens. Maybe what I should try is to use privatebydesign's method and separate the center shot from what has been added and compare the latter. The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. Has a metal mount. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.4G ED. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED. A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable. Canon has one, Nikon has one, but I’ll just say it now: The Rokinon 24mm/1.4 is the best version of the 24mm/1.4 that I have encountered yet. I previously owned both versions of the Canon 24mm f/1.4L USM lens (both the Mark I and Mark II versions), and while they’re exceptional lenses for most other types of photography, they never offered Compare Canon RF 24mm f 1.8 Macro IS STM Lens vs Canon EF 24mm f 1.4L II USM Lens vs Canon EF 50mm f 1.2L USM Tips & Reviews. About Us. The Professional's Source We tested this lens shortly after we shot the Canon 28mm f/2.8, and found a lot of similarity between the two. As you'd expect, the f/1.8 isn't as sharp wide open as the f/2.8 lens is, f/1.8 being has a silent focus motor built into the lens. Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art. Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art. Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor. minimum focus distance. Expensive but it’s the best 24mm for canon, so we just suck it up and pay the money. 4.1 out of 5 stars with 40 reviews on usa.canon.com. 4.1 Art 105mm f/1. NVFSSkY.