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Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS

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CanonRF 14mm F1.4L VCMCanonRF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026December 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length14 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsThirteen elements in nine groups. Defocus Smoothing coating on two lens surfaces gradually lowers transmission towards their edges, softening out-of-focus highlight outlines without softening the focused subject; Digital Camera World reports about 1⅓ stops less light transmission at f/1.2 and a T2.2 transmission rating
Special elementsOne fluorite, one UD, one BR and three glass-moulded aspherical elementsBR optical elements in one location, one UD element and one ground aspherical element; ASC and fluorine coatings
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 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
Teleconverter supportCanon RF extenders not compatible–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus ring; maker rear-focus design maintains lens length during focusingRing-type USM autofocus; full-time manual override (Digital Camera World)
Focus distance detail–Minimum focus 0.85 m; internal focusing and focus limiter (Digital Camera World)
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.12×
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
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–82 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm103.2 mm
Length112 mm117.3 mm
Weight578 g1,195 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 and customisable lens control rings; AF/MF and focus limiter switches
Filter detailNo front screw-in filter thread; rear gelatin-filter holder for 36.7 × 29.4 mm filters82 mm front filter thread
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 inferredWeather-sealed construction with front and rear fluorine coatings
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 112 mm length; integral hoodApproximately 103.2 mm maximum diameter × 117.3 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 578 g lensApproximately 1195 g lens
Lens hoodBuilt into the lens barrel; maker lists lens cap 14B, Lens Dust Cap RF and pouch LP1219 as accessoriesET-89 hood included
In the box–Lens, E-82 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-89 hood, LP1424 soft pouch 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 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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