The Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM – photographic lens is compact and lightweight and features an aspherical element and advanced coatings for high quality images. The maximum aperture of f/1.8 features a 9-blade circular design that ensures exceptional low-light performance, delivering beautiful out-of-focus detail and background blur. A 5-stop optical Image Stabilizer delivers faster shutter speeds for smoother handheld shots and videos with increased stabilisation (6.5 stops) when used with an EOS R-series body equipped with a built-in Image Stabilizer. The RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM’s silent STM (stepping) motor locks onto the subject and focuses quickly, even when subjects are moving quickly. A minimum focusing distance of 14cm (0.5x magnification or half actual size) is a real advantage for using the wide angle lens creatively and allows you to get closer and show the subject within its environment. The RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM features a customisable focus and lens control ring that allows precise adjustment of the ISO and aperture method or changing the AF method, as well as a dedicated focus ring for precise manual focusing.