Overview
The Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is the ideal entry focal length into the world of ultra wide-angle photography. A compact, fixed focal length 24mm lens equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology that offers up to 4 stops of shake correction along with a ring-type USM and advanced CPU with optimized AF algorithms for fast auto focusing. Full-time manual focus feature is available for manual focusing even while in AF mode while a minimum focusing distance of 0.66 ft (0.20m) offers dramatic wide-angle images. Aspherical lens elements help improve image quality on the periphery while a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. Lens coatings are also used to help minimize ghosting and flares. Offering spectacular image quality, silent and smooth operation in a compact body, it's the ideal lens for capturing both stills and video.
Features:
- Rear focusing system
- Image stabilization enables up to 4 stops shake correction to prevent blur when shooting at slower shutter speeds.
- An ultrasonic focus motor (USM) provides fast, silent autofocus operation.
- Manual focusing available at all times
- Minimum focusing distance of 7.87"
- Lens coatings reduces ghosting & flare
Shown Model : EF 28mm IS USM LENS
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What's in the Box?
- Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
- E-58 II 58mm Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
Setting the Lens
1.) Mounting and Detaching the Lens ( see your camera's instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens
2.) Setting the Focus Mode - To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode , set the focus mode switch to AF. To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode , set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring.
3.) The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode
4.) Infinity Compensation Mark - To compensate for shifting of the Infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature.The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index
5.) Image Stabilizer - You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode
6.) Hood (Sold separately) - The hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens and also protects the lens from rain, snow and dust
7.) Filters, Extensin Tubes and Close-up lenses ( sold separately)
Specifications:
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture...........24mm, 1:2.8
- Lens Construction.............................11 elements in 9 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View ....................84°
- Focus Adjustment.........................Rear focusing system with USM
- Closest Focusing Distance...........0.20m / 0.66 ft.
- Filter Size ......................................58mm
- Max. Diameter x Length, Weight.........2.69 x 2.19 in., 9.9 oz. / 68.4 x 55.7mm, 280g