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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM

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CanonRF 24mm F1.4 L VCMCanonRF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024February 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm7–14 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8–3.5
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–29
Optical constructionFifteen elements in eleven groups16 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsTwo UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element; ASC, SWC and Super Spectra coatings; front fluorine coatingFive UD and two replica aspherical elements
Coatings–Three ASC coatings and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 at 7 mm and f/3.5–29 at 14 mm; maker minimum-aperture figures use 1/3-stop display
DiaphragmEleven blades with circular apertureNine aperture blades
Angle of view–Horizontal 190°–149°45′, vertical 190°–99°50′ and diagonal 190°–180° on full frame
Projection–Circular 190° fisheye at 7 mm and frame-filling diagonal 180° fisheye at 14 mm on full frame; circular mode uses equidistant projection; neither is rectilinear
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon 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 firmwareCanon EOS R full-frame or APS-C cameras; APS-C cannot show the complete circular image and uses approximately 8.7 mm for diagonal coverage (Digital Camera World)
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.15 m (autofocus)
Maximum magnification0.17×0.35× (autofocus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailElectronic floating focus control combines VCM and Nano USM motorsLeadscrew-type STM focusing with position sensors; full-time manual focus; maker rear-focusing design maintains length during focus
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.24 mMaker specifies 0.15 m throughout the 7–14 mm range in autofocus
Magnification detailMaximum 0.17×Maximum 0.35× at 14 mm in autofocus, measured at the image centre; do not assume identical magnification across a fisheye image
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabiliser; in-body stabilisation depends on the camera (Space.com)No lens optical IS; maker separately lists compatible camera IBIS at seven stops at the centre/14 mm under CIPA-2024 conditions
Video features–Circular fisheye material can be converted to monoscopic 2D 180° VR with EOS VR Utility on supported cameras; not a stereoscopic dual-fisheye lens; conversion compatibility depends on body and recording format
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm–
Maximum diameter76.5 mm76.5 mm
Length99.3 mm109.4 mm
Weight515 g476 g
ControlsElectronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; iris Auto-position lock; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switchZoom, focus and customisable control rings; AF/MF switch, function button and zoom lock/limit control (Digital Camera World)
Zoom design–Internal zoom and focus retain the same physical lens length (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
Filter detail–No front screw-in filter thread; rear Drop-in Filter A system; supplied clear filter and optional Drop-in Variable ND Filter A or Drop-in Circular Polarizing Filter A
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber sealDust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states attachment to a camera is needed and protection does not prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm lengthApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 109.4 mm length, excluding detachable hood
Weight detailApproximately 515 g lensApproximately 476 g lens
Lens hoodEW-73G hood includedDetachable EW-76; remove for circular fisheye shooting to avoid the hood entering the image (Amateur Photographer; Digital Camera World)
In the boxLens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-73G hood, LP1219 case, rear gel-filter holder and user manualDrop-in clear filter included
Release detailDecember 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan specifies first sale on 20 February 2026; US announcement expected availability by the end of February, rather than the same exact regional day

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