Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM Lens

POWERFUL F/1.4 APERTURE IN ULTRA WIDE ANGLE

Experience brighter videos and stills with beautiful and natural bokeh. The leading-edge optical design achieves both sharpness at the focus peak and a smooth bokeh in the out-of-focus areas making the 20mm field of view more prominent and brings a wide range of themes vividly to life.

FOCUS BREATHING CONTROL

The RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM offers stable video compositions with extremely little focus breathing. The combination of VCM and Nano USM actuators, thoroughly suppresses breathing in all focus positions optically, meaning that this lens can be used for shooting videos with extremely stable composition.

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.

L-SERIES DESIGN AND RELIABILITY

Canon L-series professional lenses offer durability and robustness that allows creators to keep shooting even under harsh conditions. The RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM is highly customizable to suit individual shooting styles with a lens control ring, focus ring, lens function button, iris ring and rear filter holder.

Key Features

• Ultra-wide 20mm field of view for immersive, dramatic storytelling.
• Fast f/1.4 aperture for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful, natural bokeh.
• Dual VCM and Nano USM actuators for rapid, near-silent autofocus.
• Dedicated iris ring offering smooth, manual aperture control during movie recording.
• Customisable lens control ring, focus ring, and lens function button to suit your workflow.
• Rear filter holder for versatile creative exposure control.

Benefits

• Achieve professional, cinematic video with optically suppressed focus breathing for extremely stable compositions.
• Shoot confidently in harsh environments thanks to robust L-Series durability and reliability.
• Seamlessly transition between high-resolution stills and pro video workflows without changing lenses.
• Enjoy a cinema lens experience with light, smooth torque on the iris ring that reduces external noise.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 20mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Lens Mount: Canon RF
• Autofocus System: VCM (Voice Coil Motor) and Nano USM
• Aperture Control: Manual Iris Ring (optimised for video)
• Filter Mount: Rear filter holder
• Series: Canon L-Series

FAQs

1. Does the Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM suffer from focus breathing?

Thanks to the combination of VCM and Nano USM actuators, this lens optically suppresses focus breathing across all focus positions, ensuring extremely stable video compositions.

2. Can I use the iris ring for still photography?

The iris ring is specifically engineered to provide smooth, manual aperture control and reduce external noise during movie recording. Its functionality for stills depends on the specific camera body firmware.

3. Is this lens durable enough for outdoor shoots?

Yes, as part of Canon's professional L-Series, it features robust durability and reliability designed to help creators keep shooting even under harsh environmental conditions.

4. What kind of filters can I use with this lens?

The lens features a dedicated rear filter holder, allowing you to use gel filters for creative effects or exposure control without needing massive front glass elements.

5. Is the autofocus motor noisy during video recording?

No, the VCM and Nano USM actuators provide rapid and extremely quiet autofocus, ensuring your audio remains clean during pro video shoots.

How to Use

* Cinematic Vlogging and Pro Video: Take advantage of the manual iris ring and optically suppressed focus breathing to record professional-grade footage with smooth depth-of-field transitions and clean audio.

* Astrophotography and Landscapes: Use the ultra-wide 20mm field of view and fast f/1.4 aperture to capture expansive, starry night skies or sweeping vistas with pinpoint sharpness at the focus peak.

* Architectural Photography: Capture dramatic interior spaces and grand exteriors with edge-to-edge sharpness, bringing a wide range of themes vividly to life.