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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 15–35mm F2.8 L IS USM

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CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCMCanonRF 15–35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026September 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length14 mm15–35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsSixteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and UD elements; SWC and ASC coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements
CoatingsTwo ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element–
Aperture detailf/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model–
Diaphragm11 circular aperture bladesNine blades with circular aperture
Angle of view104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frame–
ProjectionRectilinear ultra-wide design–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmwareCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders not compatible
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingNano USM motor; electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detail–Minimum focus 0.28 m
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.21× at 35 mm
Stabilisation detailNo 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 conditionsOptical IS rated five stops with EOS R at 35 mm under CIPA standards
Video featuresStepless 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 resistantYesYes
Filter diameter–82 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm88.5 mm
Length112 mm126.8 mm
Weight578 g840 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring, electronic focus ring, iris ring with Auto-position lock, AF/MF switch and custom function button (controls confirmed by Digital Camera World)Zoom, electronic manual-focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches
Zoom design–Barrel extends as the lens zooms from 35 mm towards 15 mm (Cameralabs)
Filter detailNo front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters–
Weather resistanceDust 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 inferredDust and water resistant construction; Canon states this cannot completely prevent dust or droplets entering
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 126.8 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately 840 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesEW-88F petal hood included
In the box–Lens, E-82 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-88F hood and LP1222 case
Release detailCanon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional daySeptember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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