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RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM

Released December 2024

A full-frame f/1.4 wide-angle prime for EOS R cameras, with VCM and Nano USM autofocus, a smooth iris ring, rear gel-filter holder and dust and moisture resistant construction.

Mount
Canon RF
Focal length
24 mm
Max aperture
f/1.4
Stabilisation
No
Weight
515 g

Optics

Lens type
Prime
Focal length
24 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/16
Optical construction
Fifteen elements in eleven groups
Special elements
Two UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element; ASC, SWC and Super Spectra coatings; front fluorine coating
Diaphragm
Eleven blades with circular aperture

Mount and compatibility

Mounts
Canon RF
Image circle
Full frame
Compatibility
Canon 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

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.24 m
Maximum magnification
0.17×
Optical stabilisation
No
Autofocus detail
Electronic floating focus control combines VCM and Nano USM motors
Focus distance detail
Minimum focus 0.24 m
Magnification detail
Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detail
No optical stabiliser; in-body stabilisation depends on the camera (Space.com)

Design

Dust and moisture resistant
Yes
Filter diameter
67 mm
Maximum diameter
76.5 mm
Length
99.3 mm
Weight
515 g
Controls
Electronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; iris Auto-position lock; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switch
Weather resistance
Dust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber seal
Dimensions detail
Approximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detail
Approximately 515 g lens
Lens hood
EW-73G hood included
In the box
Lens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, EW-73G hood, LP1219 case, rear gel-filter holder and user manual
Release detail
December 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

Pros and cons

Pros

  • f/1.4 maximum aperture
  • Separate iris ring and customisable lens function button
  • Dust and moisture resistant construction

Cons

  • No optical stabilisation
  • Iris-ring still-photo control unavailable on listed older cameras
  • RF extenders not compatible

Closest rivals

Model
MountFocal lengthMax apertureStabilisationWeightReleased
Canon RF24 mmf/1.8Yes270 gAug 2022
Canon RF20 mmf/1.4No519 gApr 2025
Canon RF35 mmf/1.4No555 gJul 2024

Sources

  1. canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-24mm-f1-4l-vcm/specifications
  2. canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-24mm-f1-4l-vcm-lens/6907C005
  3. global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf545.html
  4. space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/canon-rf-24mm-f-1-4l-vcm-lens-review

Photo: Canon Asia Photo Library; official press archive member RF24mm f1.4L USM Front Slant.jpg; complete supplied canvas and white background retained.

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