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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 24–105mm F4L IS USM

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CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCMCanonRF 24–105mm F4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026October 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length14 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups18 elements in 14 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsThree glass-moulded aspherical elements and one UD element
CoatingsTwo ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front elementASC and Super Spectra anti-reflection coatings; fluorine coatings on front and rearmost surfaces
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 frameFull-frame horizontal 74°–19°20′, vertical 53°–13° and diagonal 84°–23°20′
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 EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–105mmF4L generations and RF24–105mmF4–7.1STM
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatibleCanon RF extenders not compatible; UK maker also lists EF12 II/EF25 II extension tubes incompatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.24×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingNano USM autofocus; electronic manual focus
Focus distance detail–Maker minimum focus distance 0.45 m; published AF/MF distinction absent and omitted
Magnification detail–Maker maximum magnification 0.24×; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred
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 conditionsLens optical IS rated five stops, CIPA with EOS R at105mm in Canon Camera Museum; OpticalLimits obtained about3.5–4stops in its electronic-shutter test, a separate measured result
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 bodyNano USM supports smooth movie autofocus; maker describes combined lens optical and camera electronic video IS separately from lens-only rating
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter–77 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm83.5 mm
Length112 mm107.3 mm
Weight578 g700 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 and focus rings, customisable lens control ring and zoom transport lock; OpticalLimits found no creeping during its test
Zoom design–Extending zoom barrel; maker physical dimensions measured retracted
Filter detailNo front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters77 mm front filter thread
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 moisture resistant construction, requiring attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust/water ingress and is not waterproof
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately83.5mm maximum diameter ×107.3mm length in retracted state
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately700g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesEW-83N
In the box–UK maker store lists lens, E-77 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF, EW-83N hood, LP1319 case and user manual
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 Japan FAQ gives first sale 25 October 2018, consistent with Camera Museum marketed month; no exact UK on-sale day inferred. Maker Japan offers a control-ring de-click service, so the launch DCW statement that it cannot be de-clicked is not treated as current service availability. Co-sold RF standard zooms are alternatives, not inferred successor links

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