Canon will release the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM, a large-aperture ultra-wide-angle prime lens from the F1.4 L VCM series, on February 20, 2026, as a new addition to its RF lens line of interchangeable lenses for the EOS R SYSTEM. The lens boasts high image quality across the entire frame and a large, beautiful bokeh thanks to its maximum aperture of F1.4. The suggested retail price is open.
What is the Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM ?
The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM is an “L (Luxury)” lens that combines an ultra-wide focal length of 14mm with a large maximum aperture of F1.4, while achieving high image quality across the entire frame. Taking advantage of the ultra-wide angle and bright maximum aperture, it is possible to capture starry skies, landscapes, architecture, and more. Adding an ultra-wide-angle lens to the F1.4 L VCM series covers a wide range of focal lengths from 14mm to 85mm, meeting the diverse needs of creators in both still and video photography.
Wide Angle but Beautiful Bokeh
This 14mm prime lens is Canon’s first to achieve an F1.4 maximum aperture, and its soft bokeh and wide angle of view simultaneously express the expanse of space and the presence of the subject. It’s the first Canon ultra-wide-angle lens to use fluorite, and the effective placement of UD and BR lenses suppresses chromatic aberration. The optical design, consisting of 18 elements in 13 groups, including three aspherical lenses, suppresses sagittal flare, enabling the depiction of point images with minimal spread when photographing starry skies and nightscapes. Furthermore, the use of special coating technologies such as ASC and SWC reduces flare and ghosting.
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With a compact and lightweight design weighing approximately 578g and a total length of approximately 112mm, this lens boasts a two-stop brighter maximum aperture and is approximately 10% lighter than the “EF14mm F2.8L II USM” (released in September 2007). The F1.4 L VCM series lenses share a uniform outer diameter, making them highly convenient for use on set when combining multiple lenses. Furthermore, the inclusion of an iris ring (aperture ring) makes manual aperture control easy, especially during video shooting, achieving high operability.
The focus mechanism employs a rear-focus system that employs a VCM (voice coil motor), which is suitable for driving the heavy focus lens unit. Combined with the EOS R series’ Dual Pixel CMOS AF, it enables high-speed, high-precision AF when shooting still images, and quiet, smooth focusing when shooting video. Additionally, the optical design suppresses focus breathing during video shooting, enabling stable video composition with minimal change in the angle of view, making it suitable for professional video production.
