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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026November 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length14 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups11 elements in nine groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram; Super Spectra 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 model–
Diaphragm11 circular aperture bladesNine 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 firmwareCanon RF mount, full-frame image circle
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.17 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.5×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusing
Focus distance detail–Minimum focusing distance 0.17 m
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.5× reproduction, equivalent to half life-size
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 conditionsHybrid optical IS corrects angular and shift shake; rated five stops on EOS R under CIPA. Combination IS for movies combines lens optical stabilisation with camera electronic IS
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–52 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm74.4 mm
Length112 mm62.8 mm
Weight578 g305 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)Separate customisable control ring and focus ring, AF/MF and IS switches
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 inferredOpticalLimits reports no weather sealing
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 62.8 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately 305 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesSold separately
In the box–Lens, E-52 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 dayNovember 2018 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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