Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM Lens
Impressive Images and Expressive Movies
Expressive Power in Video and Stills
35mm focal length is close to the natural human angle of vision, allowing the camera to capture the scene as the creator sees it. f/1.4 maximum aperture gives a rich bokeh effect and lets you create videos and images where the subject appears to emerge
from the background.
Outstanding Optical Performance
High image quality from the centre to the edges of the frame. Colour aberration is optimally corrected by the two UD lenses, while two GMo aspheric lenses suppress spherical aberration
and image distortion.
Iris Ring for Manual Aperture Control
Get the cinema lens experience when shooting movies with an iris ring that offers manual aperture control allowing you to adjust the depth of field. Enjoy a light smooth torque, handy for reducing external noise during movie recording.
Electronic Floating Focus Control
Canon's first RF lens to use a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) in combination with a Nano USM to achieve electronic floating focus control. The high thrust VCM actuates the heavy focusing lens group, while a compact, energy saving Nano USM actuates the lightweight floating lens to deliver fast, reliable and quiet autofocus.
Key Features
- Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for rich bokeh and low-light performance.
- Natural 35mm focal length ideal for documentary, street, and cinematic video.
- Dedicated Iris Ring for smooth, manual aperture control during video recording.
- Dual focus motors: VCM (Voice Coil Motor) and Nano USM for electronic floating focus control.
- Advanced optical design featuring two UD lenses and two GMo aspheric lenses.
Benefits
- Achieve cinematic depth of field with subjects that beautifully emerge from the background.
- Enjoy silent, seamless autofocus transitions crucial for professional video work.
- Experience edge-to-edge sharpness with minimised colour and spherical aberrations.
- Make precise, clickless exposure adjustments on the fly using the dedicated iris ring.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 35mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Focus Motors: VCM (Voice Coil Motor) and Nano USM
- Special Elements: 2x UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) lenses, 2x GMo (Glass Molded) aspheric lenses
- Aperture Control: Manual Iris Ring (optimised for video)
FAQs
1. What makes the VCM and Nano USM combination special?
The Voice Coil Motor (VCM) provides high thrust to move the heavy focusing lens group, while the energy-saving Nano USM actuates the lightweight floating lens. Together, they deliver incredibly fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus for both stills and video.
2. Can I use the Iris Ring for still photography?
The Iris Ring is primarily designed for smooth, manual aperture control during movie recording, offering a true cinema lens experience. Its functionality for stills depends on the specific Canon EOS R camera body being used.
3. Is this lens suitable for low-light shooting?
Yes, the ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows exceptional light gathering, making it perfect for low-light environments and creating a shallow depth of field.
4. Does this lens suffer from chromatic aberration?
No, the optical design includes two UD lenses and two GMo aspheric lenses that optimally correct colour aberration, spherical aberration, and image distortion, ensuring high image quality from the centre to the edges.
5. What type of photography is a 35mm focal length best for?
The 35mm focal length closely mimics the natural human angle of vision, making it highly versatile for street photography, environmental portraits, weddings, and documentary filmmaking.
Applications
* Cinematic Filmmaking: Utilise the dedicated Iris Ring for smooth, silent depth-of-field adjustments and exposure pulls mid-take without introducing mechanical noise into your audio.
* Environmental Portraiture: Take advantage of the f/1.4 aperture to separate your subject from busy backgrounds while keeping enough environmental context in the 35mm frame.
* Documentary & Street Photography: Rely on the lightning-fast VCM and Nano USM autofocus to capture fleeting moments quietly and accurately without drawing attention.
| Best Seller | No |
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| Sale | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Dimensions | 99.3mm length x 76.5mm diameter |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Product Weight | 0.550000 |
| Brands | Canon |
| Wi-Fi Enabled | Yes |
| GTIN/UPC Code | 4549292235012 |
| Cashback Enable | No |
| Genre/Use | General |
| Lens Hood | Removable |
