Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM
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| CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCM | CanonRF 24–70mm F2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | September 2019 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14 mm | 24–70 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | 18 elements in 13 groups | 21 elements in 15 groups |
| Special elements | One fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elements | Three glass-moulded aspherical elements and three UD elements |
| Coatings | Two ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element | ASC anti-reflection coating and fluorine coating |
| Aperture detail | f/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model | – |
| Diaphragm | 11 circular aperture blades | Nine blades with circular aperture |
| Angle of view | 104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frame | Full-frame horizontal 74°–29°, vertical 53°–19°30′ and diagonal 84°–34° |
| 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 EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle. RF optical model distinct from EF24–70mm F2.8L generations and RF28–70mm F2.8 IS STM |
| Teleconverter support | Canon RF extenders not compatible | – |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.24 m | 0.21 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.11× | 0.3× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusing | Nano USM autofocus; electronic full-time manual focus. Maker rear-focusing design does not change lens length while focusing |
| Focus distance detail | – | Maker minimum focus distance 0.21 m at 24 mm; Photography Blog reports 0.38 m at 70 mm. AF/MF mode distinction unpublished and omitted |
| Magnification detail | – | Maker maximum magnification 0.30× at 32 mm; no unpublished AF/MF distinction inferred |
| 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 | Lens optical IS rated five stops under CIPA guidelines at 70 mm with EOS R; body stabilisation is separate |
| 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 | Yes |
| Filter diameter | – | 82 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 76.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Length | 112 mm | 125.7 mm |
| Weight | 578 g (better) | 900 g |
| 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) | Zoom and focus rings, customisable lens control ring, AF/MF and IS switches; Japan maker offers a paid control-ring de-click service |
| Zoom design | – | Extending zoom barrel; dimensions measured retracted |
| Filter detail | No front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters | 82 mm front filter thread |
| 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 requires attachment to a camera; cannot completely prevent dust or water ingress and is not waterproof |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood | Approximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 125.7 mm length, retracted |
| Weight detail | Approximately 578 g lens | Approximately 900 g lens |
| Lens hood | Built into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessories | EW-88E |
| In the box | – | UK maker store lists lens, EW-88E hood, LP1222 case, Lens Dust Cap RF and E-82 II front cap |
| 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 | September 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original Japan maker announcement gives late September. Exact worldwide first retail day is not inferred. Co-sold standard zooms are alternatives, with no inferred successor link |
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