Description
The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens is a purpose-built ultra-wide-angle prime designed for the needs of hybrid creators who demand pro-level performance in both photography and video. With an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture, responsive autofocus, and intuitive controls, this L-Series lens is the ideal companion for landscapes, astrophotography, architecture, interiors, vlogging, and cinematic content creation.
Ultra-Wide Performance for Photography
With its expansive 20mm field of view, this lens is perfect for capturing dramatic perspectives in nature, landscapes, architecture, interiors, and street scenes.
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Bright f/1.4 aperture for beautiful background separation, low-light shooting, and night sky photography
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Advanced optical design includes Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) and Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations
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Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and clarity
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Close focusing distance of 7.9 inches with 0.19x magnification for creative wide-angle close-ups
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Rounded 11-blade diaphragm produces soft, smooth bokeh
Optimized for Video Applications
The RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM is fully optimized for videographers, delivering smooth, quiet, and precise control:
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De-clickable manual aperture ring for seamless, silent iris pulls
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Well-controlled focus breathing ensures consistent composition while racking focus
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Linear manual focus control for intuitive handling
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Matches other Canon Hybrid Prime lenses in size, weight, and 67mm front filter thread—ideal for multi-lens video setups
Dual AF System with Nano USM + VCM
This lens features a hybrid autofocus system that blends speed and precision for both stills and video:
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Nano USM motor drives a floating focus element for fast, silent performance
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Voice Coil Motor (VCM) handles rear focus adjustments for added precision and stability
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Floating focus design ensures sharpness across the full focus range
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Full-time manual focus override and dedicated AF/MF switch for instant control
Compact, Customizable, and Built for the Field
Despite its advanced optics and bright aperture, the RF 20mm f/1.4 remains lightweight (1.1 lb) and compact (3 x 3.9″), making it ideal for on-the-go creators.
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Customizable Control Ring and Function Button for assigning preferred camera functions
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Rear gel filter holder included for creative flexibility
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Weather-sealed L-Series build for reliable performance in challenging environments
Perfect For:
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Hybrid photo/video content creators
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Landscape and astrophotographers
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Cinematographers and vloggers
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Architecture and real estate shooters
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