Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens is a prime lens specifically created for modern image-making, with a focus on high quality images and responsive AF. With a fast ultra-wide-angle design and a function-first build, it caters to the needs of both photographers and videographers, providing minimized focus breathing and intuitive, silent, and customizable handling.

Optimized for Photo

Designed for various photography applications including nature, landscapes, architecture, interiors, and street scenes, this wide-angle lens offers an expansive view that allows for impactful and dynamic compositions with an emphasis on space and foreground. Its impressive maximum aperture of f/1.4 gives you control over depth of field and is particularly beneficial for low-light shooting, making it an ideal choice for astrophotography. The optical design features ultra-low dispersion (UD) and Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) elements, resulting in reduced chromatic aberrations and enhanced clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, Air Sphere (ASC) and Subwavelength structure (SWC) coatings minimize flare and ghosting, resulting in improved contrast. Despite its ultra-wide angle, this lens also excels in capturing close-up subjects with a minimum focusing distance of 20cm and maximum magnification of 0.19x. The rounded 11-blade diaphragm ensures a smooth and pleasing bokeh effect.

Optimized for Video

The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens offers an incredible ultra-wide field of view and a close-focusing design, perfect for creating dynamic scenes in video applications. With a manual aperture ring and de-click switch, smooth and quiet iris pulls can be easily achieved. The lens also boasts excellent control of focus breathing, ensuring a consistent composition and field of view while adjusting focus. Its linear focus motor allows for intuitive manual focus control. Additionally, the lens is designed to match other Hybrid series primes, with a 67mm front filter ring and uniform size, making it easy to rig and work with multiple lenses during a shoot.

VCM and Nano USM Autofocus

The focusing system has been fine-tuned to meet the demands of both photo and video tasks. It utilizes a combination of Nano Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for a fast and precise floating focus system. This technology ensures not only speedy performance, but also quiet operation which is particularly useful for video recording. Additionally, the floating focus design guarantees consistent image quality from 20cm to infinity. You can easily switch between AF/MF mode and use full-time manual focus override for more control over your focus.

Design Details

This 20mm f/1.4 lens offers fast and wide capabilities while maintaining a compact and lightweight design suitable for regular use. Its size and construction are specifically tailored to complement other Hybrid lenses, making it ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios. With identical dimensions (76.5 x 99.3mm) and weight (519g) to other Hybrid series prime lenses, this lens also shares a 67mm front filter ring diameter. Additionally, the included filter holder can be attached to the rear of the lens to accommodate pre-cut gel filters, making it convenient for situations requiring multiple filters or prolonged use of a single filter. Along with a manual aperture ring, this lens features a customizable Control Ring and Function Button that can be programmed to adjust various shooting settings. With the durability and weather resistance of an L-Series lens, it is well-equipped to withstand inclement conditions.