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Certified Keeper Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM
87 PixelMeter Score 13 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sharp image quality with smooth bokeh and minimal focus breathing
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance for both photo and video
  • Compact and lightweight design with weather sealing
  • Useful physical controls including an aperture ring and programmable button
Cons Cons
  • Optical flaws including strong vignetting, distortion, and flare susceptibility
  • High retail price relative to expectations
  • Limited functionality or compatibility of the aperture ring for still photography
  • Absence of optical image stabilization
  • Build concerns including plasticky feel and lack of focus scales

Launch price Launch price $1,499
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 39.9 cm (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 580g (1 lb 4.5 oz) · 76.2 x 99.1 mm (3.00 x 3.90 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 30, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,499
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 11
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 39.9 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes
Customizable function ring Customizable function ring Yes

Weight Weight 580g (1 lb 4.5 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

Lens hood Lens hood Canon ES-73, included