SUMMARY
Christopher Frost has revisited his 24mm prime lens roundup, testing seven full-frame autofocus lenses for sharpness. His rankings prioritize brighter maximum apertures, acknowledging the engineering challenge of f/1.4 designs. While a $200 Meike 24mm f/1.4 showed surprising corner sharpness for its price, it exhibited color fringing. The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM was noted as the sharpest in the center but softened at the corners. The top three lenses, the Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S and Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN, tied for second and third, with the Nikon ultimately winning due to its brighter aperture despite slightly softer corners.
TAKEAWAYS
Christopher Frost ranked seven 24mm prime lenses based on sharpness, with a focus on corner performance and aperture brightness.
A budget Meike 24mm f/1.4 lens surprisingly rivaled premium options in corner sharpness.
The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM was the sharpest in the center, but its corners softened.
The Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S and Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN were nearly tied, with the Nikon winning due to its brighter aperture.