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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is a Camera Firmware and macro lens for use with EOS R series cameras. Camera Applications “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. Please use the latest versions of firmware and “STM”...
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Details pertaining to risks that may Warning result in death or serious injury.
General Precautions Handling Precautions Shooting Precautions Do not leave the product in excessive heat such as When the camera recovers from the auto power off in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can status to the standby status, the front end of the lens cause the product to malfunction.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Nomenclature Hood mount (→ 13) Focusing ring (→ 7) Lens mount index (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 14) Control ring (→ 8) Contacts (→ 6) Focus mode switch (→ 7) Lens mount (→ 6) Image stabilizer switch (→ 9) For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→...
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens Lens mount index Set the camera’s power switch to OFF when attaching or detaching the lens. Attach the lens cap before detaching the lens from the camera. When the power switch of the camera is set to OFF, the focus lens pushed forward is automatically stored.* Do not detach the lens until the lens is completely stored.
2. Setting the Focus Mode Focus mode switch Quickly turning the focusing ring may result in delayed focus. Due to the structural characteristics, the focus lens driving speed may vary according to the variation in the air temperature and posture. Do not touch the operating part in the front of the lens while the focus lens is operating.
There are cases in which the sound of control ring operations may be recorded when shooting movies. The clicking sensation of the control ring can be removed by the Canon Service Center. (chargeable) ENG-8...
4. Image Stabilizer The shorter the focusing distance is, the less the image stabilizer effect. The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation.
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Image Stabilizer The Image Stabilizer for this lens is suited to hand-held shots in the following conditions. In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night. In locations where the flash cannot be used, such as art museums and theater stages. In situations where your footing is uncertain.
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5. Hand-held Close-up (Macro) Shooting This lens allows users to focus from infinity to a magnification of 0.5x for close-up (macro) shooting. Hold the camera steadily Hold the camera steadily as shown in the illustration on the right when taking hand-held close-ups (macro), and shoot carefully to minimize camera shake and prevent focus blurring.
6. Exposure When Taking Close-up (Macro) Shots When deciding the exposure using a hand-held Setting the Exposure exposure meter, apply the following exposure When taking photographs using TTL metering, factor. no exposure compensation is necessary because the light coming through the lens is measured. Magnification (x) With TTL metering, photographing with AE (auto 0.20/...
7. Hood (Sold separately) The custom lens hood reduces unwanted light that causes flare and ghosting and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Attachment position mark Red dot Button Detaching the Hood Red dot Red dot Keep your finger pressed down on the button Attachment position mark located on the side of the hood, and then turn...
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It provides the following magnifications. Only one filter may be attached. 250D: 0.10 to 0.58x If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon 500D: 0.05 to 0.55x Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B. Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing MF mode is recommended for accurate filter.
Specifications 24mm f/1.8 Focal Length/Aperture 9 groups, 11 elements Lens Construction Maximum Aperture f/1.8 Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Horizontal: 74°, Vertical: 53°, Diagonal: 84° Min. Focusing Distance 0.14 m/0.45 ft. 0.5x Max. Magnification Approx. 72 x 48 mm/2.83 x 1.89 in. (0.14 m/0.45 ft.) Field of View 52 mm Filter Diameter...
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Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when using this lens on certain cameras*. * EOS R, RP, Ra, R5, R6 All data listed is measured according to Canon standards. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. ENG-16...