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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 24–50mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM

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CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCMCanonRF 24–50mm F4.5–6.3 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026April 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length14 mm24–50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–32
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsEight elements in eight groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsTwo plastic-moulded aspherical elements; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
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 modelMinimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/32 at 50 mm
Diaphragm11 circular aperture bladesSeven blades, 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 firmwareFull-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingLead-screw STM autofocus
Focus distance detail–Minimum 0.30 m at 24 mm and 0.35 m at 50 mm
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.11× at 24 mm and 0.19× at 50 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 4.5 stops on EOS R at 50 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated seven stops on EOS R5 at 50 mm in the UK specifications and on EOS R3 in Camera Museum, under CIPA, yaw/pitch
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 resistantYesNo
Filter diameter–58 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm69.6 mm
Length112 mm58 mm
Weight578 g210 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)Combined focus/control ring with AF/Control/MF selector, zoom ring and IS on/off switch
Zoom design–Retractable barrel; lens must be extended for shooting
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 inferredNo weather seals, reported by Dustin Abbott and Digital Camera World
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately 69.6 mm maximum diameter × 58 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately 210 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesEW-63C hood and LP1014 pouch, neither bundled
In the box–Lens, E-58 II front cap, RF lens dust cap 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 dayApril 2023 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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