Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STM
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCM | CanonRF 24–105mm F4–7.1 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | April 2020 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14 mm | 24–105 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/4–7.1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22–40 |
| Optical construction | 18 elements in 13 groups | 13 elements in 11 groups, per Japan maker specification and Canon Camera Museum |
| Special elements | One fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elements | Aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram |
| Coatings | Two ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element | – |
| Aperture detail | f/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model | Minimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/40 at 105 mm |
| Diaphragm | 11 circular aperture blades | Seven blades, circular aperture |
| Angle of view | 104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frame | – |
| Projection | Rectilinear ultra-wide design | – |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Image circle | Full frame | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Canon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmware | Canon RF mount, full-frame image circle; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible |
| Teleconverter support | Canon RF extenders not compatible | – |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.24 m | 0.13 m (manual focus) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.11× | 0.5× (manual focus) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusing | Lead-screw STM, electronic manual focus; combined focus/control ring |
| Focus distance detail | – | Autofocus minimum 0.20 m at 24 mm or 0.34 m at 105 mm; manual-focus Centre Focus Macro minimum 0.13 m at 24 mm, approximately 2.5 cm from the lens front, with sharpness concentrated in the image centre |
| Magnification detail | – | Autofocus maximum 0.4× at 105 mm; manual-focus Centre Focus Macro maximum 0.5× at 24 mm, per Japan maker table and Camera Museum |
| 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 | Optical IS rated five stops at 105 mm on EOS R under CIPA; lens optical rating is distinct from any camera sensor stabilisation |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Filter diameter | – | 67 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 76.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Length | 112 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Weight | 578 g | 395 g (better) |
| 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) | Combined focus/control ring, zoom ring and separate stabilisation switch; OpticalLimits notes manual/auto focus is selected through camera settings rather than an AF/MF lens switch |
| Zoom design | – | Extending zoom barrel |
| Filter detail | No front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters | – |
| 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 | OpticalLimits and Cameralabs report no weather sealing |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood | Approximately 76.6 mm maximum diameter ×88.8 mm length |
| Weight detail | Approximately 578 g lens | Approximately 395 g lens |
| Lens hood | Built into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessories | EW-73D, not bundled |
| 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 2020 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum |
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