Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM

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RF 14mm F1.4L VCM compared with RF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM

	CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCM	CanonRF 28–70mm F2.8 IS STM
Overview
Released
Released	February 2026	September 2024
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	14 mm	28–70 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	18 elements in 13 groups	15 elements in 12 groups
Special elements
Special elements	One fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elements	Two UD elements and two GMo aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Two ASC coatings, SWC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element	Super Spectra; no fluorine coating, per UK maker specification
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/1.4–16; iris ring supports stepless aperture control in video, with stills compatibility dependent on camera model	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	11 circular aperture blades	Nine blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	104° horizontal, 81° vertical and 114° diagonal on full frame	–
Projection
Projection	Rectilinear ultra-wide design	–
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon RF	Canon RF
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Canon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; iris-ring functions depend on the camera and firmware	Full-frame image circle, Canon RF mount; incompatible with EF DSLRs and EOS M bodies. Canon RF extenders not compatible
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	Canon RF extenders not compatible	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.24 m	0.24 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.11×	0.24×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusing	Lead-screw STM with magnetic motor-speed sensor and feedback control, electronic manual focus
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	–	Minimum focus at 28 mm is 0.27 m in AF or 0.24 m in MF; main figure retains the closer MF mode
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maximum 0.24× at 70 mm in either AF or MF
Stabilisation detail
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 5.5 central stops at 70 mm with EOS R8, yaw/pitch under CIPA2024. Japan current feature page rates coordinated EOS R6 Mark II body/lens IS 7.5 central and 7.0 peripheral stops, yaw/pitch/roll; original press release gives the same coordinated rating with EOS R1
Video features
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	Smooth STM movie focusing; compatible camera breathing correction is digital. Cameralabs observes uncorrected focus breathing, more visible at 28 mm
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	–	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	76.5 mm	76.5 mm
Length
Length	112 mm	92.2 mm
Weight
Weight	578 g	490 g (better)
Controls
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)	Shared focus/control ring with AF/control/MF selector; separate zoom ring and stabilisation switch
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Retractable barrel must be extended to 28 mm before shooting; length 92.2 mm stored, 112.4 mm at 28 mm and 138.9 mm at 70 mm, per Japan maker table
Filter detail
Filter detail	No front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters	–
Weather resistance
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	UK maker states dust/moisture resistance, including rubber mount seal; no waterproof rating published
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hood	Maximum diameter 76.5 mm; 92.2 mm length when retracted
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 578 g lens	UK current specification and store state 490 g; Japan current table, Camera Museum and original press release state 495 g. Main value follows UK specification; no undocumented regional variant inferred
Lens hood
Lens hood	Built into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessories	EW-73D, sold separately
In the box
In the box	–	UK maker store lists lens, E-67 II front cap, rear dust cap and user manual
Release detail
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 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum; original maker release specifies 27 September in Japan. No exact worldwide first-sale day inferred; no successor link inferred across co-sold standard zooms