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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM

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Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026December 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length14 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsOne UD and two aspherical elements, including one glass-moulded aspherical element; ASC and Super Spectra coatings; front 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 model–
Diaphragm11 circular aperture bladesEleven blades with 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 for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders not compatible. Iris ring provides movie aperture control; Canon lists EOS R, RP, Ra, R3, R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and R5 C as unable to set still-photo aperture with this ring even with their latest firmware
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.4 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingElectronic floating focus control combines VCM and Nano USM motors
Focus distance detail–Minimum focus 0.4 m
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.15×
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 conditionsNo optical stabiliser; relies on in-body stabilisation where provided (Dustin Abbott)
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 resistantYesYes
Filter diameter–67 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm76.5 mm
Length112 mm99.3 mm
Weight578 g580 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)Electronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switch
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 inferredDust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber seal
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately 580 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesES-73 hood included
In the box–Lens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, ES-73 hood, LP1219 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 dayDecember 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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