Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM

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RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM compared with RF 14mm F1.4L VCM

	CanonRF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM	CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCM
Overview
Released
Released	July 2021	February 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	100 mm	14 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/32	f/16
Macro lens
Macro lens	Yes	–
Optical construction
Optical construction	Seventeen elements in thirteen groups	18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Special elements	–	One fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Spectra coating and front-element fluorine coating	Two ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Maximum f/2.8 at infinity; effective f-number becomes f/6.6 at 1.4× magnification according to the manual	f/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine aperture blades	11 circular aperture blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	–	104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frame
Projection
Projection	–	Rectilinear ultra-wide design
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon RF	Canon RF
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Canon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; EF12 II and EF25 II extension tubes not compatible	Canon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmware
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	Canon extenders not compatible	Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.26 m	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	1.4×	0.11×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Dual Nano USM; electronic manual focusing with full-time manual override in One Shot AF when enabled in camera settings	Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.26 m from the imaging plane; 8.6 cm working distance from the lens front; limiter settings full, 0.5 m to infinity or 0.26–0.5 m	–
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 1.4×; approximately 25 × 17 mm field of view at minimum focus	–
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Hybrid IS rated up to 5 stops with EOS R; 2 stops at 1.0× under Canon test standards; up to 8 stops coordinated with EOS R5 IBIS under CIPA yaw/pitch testing	No lens optical IS; maker lists camera IBIS CIPA-2024 performance of 6.5 stops at the centre and 2.5 at the corners, subject to the compatible camera/test conditions
Video features
Video features	–	Stepless iris ring; Canon Japan identifies EOS R1/EOS R5 Mark II stills iris-ring support; the US launch also names EOS R6 Mark III; do not assume the same support on every EOS R body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	–
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	81.5 mm	76.5 mm
Length
Length	148 mm	112 mm
Weight
Weight	685 g	578 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual-focus and customisable lens control rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and focus limiter switches; Spherical Aberration control ring with central-position lock. SA adjustment changes bokeh, soft focus, angle of view and exposure; its effect disappears at 0.26 m	Customisable control ring, electronic focus ring, iris ring with Auto-position lock, AF/MF switch and custom function button (controls confirmed by Digital Camera World)
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	No front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Dust and moisture resistant construction; front fluorine coating	Dust and moisture resistant structure with mount gasket; Canon states resistance requires attachment to a camera and cannot prevent all dust or water ingress; no IP rating inferred
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 81.5 mm maximum diameter × 148 mm length	Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 685 g lens only, excluding caps and optional tripod mount	Approximately 578 g lens
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	Tripod mount ring E (B) with dedicated adapter sold separately	–
Lens hood
Lens hood	ET-73C hood included	Built into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessories
In the box
In the box	Lens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-73C hood, LP1222 lens case and user manual kit (Canon UK store)	–
Release detail
Release detail	July 2021 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum	Canon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day