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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

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CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCMCanonRF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026November 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length14 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups23 elements in 18 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsThree aspherical and four UD elements
CoatingsTwo ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front elementAir Sphere Coating; fluorine front-element coating
Aperture detailf/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model–
Diaphragm11 circular aperture blades11 blades
Angle of view104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frameDiagonal 84°–23°20′; horizontal 74°–19°20′; vertical 53°–13°
ProjectionRectilinear ultra-wide design–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frame–
CompatibilityCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmwareCanon RF mount; Digital Camera World identifies full-frame coverage
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.29×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingTwo Nano USM motors and floating-focus system
Focus distance detail–Minimum focusing distance 0.45 m throughout the zoom range
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.08× at 24 mm or 0.29× at 105 mm; Digital Camera World's table incorrectly prints 0.8× at 24 mm, so the maker's 0.08× is retained
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 conditionsMaker 5.5 stops on EOS R at 105 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch; coordinated lens/body stabilisation up to 8 stops on EOS R3 at 105 mm under the same test directions
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 bodyFocus-breathing suppression; optional PZ-E2 power-zoom adapter is separate and required for powered zoom
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter–82 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm88.5 mm
Length112 mm199 mm
Weight578 g1,330 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)Iris ring and two customisable lens-function buttons; three IS modes for stationary subjects, panning or unpredictable movement
Zoom design–Fixed-length internal zoom
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 drip-resistant construction; no published IP rating
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood–
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensCanon Camera Museum gives approximately 1330 g; Canon Asia lists 1430 g without stating the accessory basis, and Digital Camera World gives 1350 g. Museum figure used; no inferred accessory-excluded weight
Tripod mount–Detachable without a special tool
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesEW-88E included
In the box–Lens Cap E-82 II, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-88E hood and LZ1326 (B) bag on Canon Asia's page
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 dayCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in November 2023; no precise retail day inferred

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