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Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM
90 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness from center to corners even at f/1.4
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Compact and lightweight build suitable for gimbal use
  • Close 20cm focusing distance and pleasing bokeh
  • High-end L-series construction with weather sealing
Cons Cons
  • Heavy reliance on automatic software correction for distortion and vignetting
  • High retail price
  • Softer image quality at the edges when shooting wide open
  • Aperture ring lacks tactile clicks and has limited functionality
  • Increased flare when shooting directly into light sources

Launch price Launch price $1,699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 20mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.19x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 500g (1 lb 1.6 oz) · 76.2 x 99.1 mm (3.00 x 3.90 in)

Announcement date Announcement date March 26, 2025
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 15
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 20mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.19x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 500g (1 lb 1.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 76.2mm (3.00 in)
Length Length 99.1mm (3.90 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None