Review on Crystalline Precision Captured: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens Unveiled by Wayne Drakh

A great addition to any photographer's arsenal. Whether you're a pro, just starting out, or at the point where you're willing to ditch the kit lens that came with your Rebel, this lens is a great choice. Selection. At 24mm (38mm on APS-C or cropped sensor cameras) it's the equivalent of a 35mm lens, making it a great workhorse or all-around lens. Use this lens in most situations. Don't be put off by the fact that this isn't a 'real' portrait lens - it's great for portraits. Unless you're a professional portrait photographer, you won't be put off by the images this lens captures. Outside. By fine-tuning the camera settings (leaving auto mode) you can further enhance the capabilities of this lens. The small, compact, and lightweight size makes it the perfect travel lens when you want to shoot but don't want to. I don't want to lug around a lead weight lens. Unobtrusive for candid street photography, I prefer to use it in place of my 50mm lens for candid street photography as you have more room to work as well as extra room to compose or crop later if needed. Landscapes, close-ups, portraits, stars/night shots, this lens will not disappoint. Ideal for indoor/narrow spaces where getting everyone in the picture can be a challenge. For those who don't know what an image is and bought a DSLR for video recording, this is a good lens for filming. Runs very smoothly with the Canon Movie Servo AF system - it's not exactly quiet, bear in mind, but if you're using a shotgun or external mic it's no problem at all - built-in mic + manual focus and no problem - Produces crisp sharp images, plus a decent shallow depth of field - Definitely not an L-series portrait camera, but for those of us who can't buy a lens for every possible photoshoot, this is the next best thing. If you have a standard 18-55mm lens and a telephoto lens, this is the next sibling to take home. 24mm is pretty wide, but it's not a true "wide-angle" lens - it all depends on your needs. If you're looking for a good lens for real estate photography, although this would work, I'd advise saving up for a 10-18mm wide angle lens - I'd have a hard time picking a 40mm lens. Sister that for tighter work when I'm good fifty but it's just a matter of personal taste and budget. For general everyday photography, people and places, this is one of the best options - be it film or stills.