Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM

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RF 14mm F1.4L VCM compared with RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM

	CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCM	CanonRF 20mm F1.4 L VCM
Overview
Released
Released	February 2026	April 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	14 mm	20 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	18 elements in 13 groups	Fifteen elements in eleven groups
Special elements
Special elements	One fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elements	One Super UD, two UD, one BR and two glass-moulded aspherical elements; ASC, SWC and Super Spectra coatings; front fluorine coating
Coatings
Coatings	Two ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element	–
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	11 circular aperture blades	Eleven blades with circular aperture
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 EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmware	Canon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders not compatible. Iris ring provides movie aperture control; Canon lists EOS R, RP, Ra, R3, R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and R5 C as unable to set still-photo aperture with this ring even with their latest firmware
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	Canon RF extenders not compatible	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.24 m	0.2 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.11×	0.19×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusing	Rear focusing system driven by a VCM motor
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	–	Minimum focus 0.2 m
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maximum 0.19×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	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	No optical stabiliser; Canon rates EOS R1 in-body stabilisation at 8 stops centrally and 5 stops in the corners under CIPA-2024 testing
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	76.5 mm	76.5 mm
Length
Length	112 mm	99.3 mm
Weight
Weight	578 g	519 g (better)
Controls
Controls	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)	Electronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; iris Auto-position lock; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switch
Filter detail
Filter detail	No front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters	67 mm front thread and rear filter holder; Canon specifies a single rear filter no thicker than 0.2 mm and recommends removing the holder when unused to avoid possible ghosting
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	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	Dust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber seal
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood	Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 578 g lens	Approximately 519 g lens
Lens hood
Lens hood	Built into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessories	EW-73H hood included
In the box
In the box	–	Lens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-73H hood, LP1219 case, rear filter holder and user manual
Release detail
Release detail	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	April 2025 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum