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.
Bright f/1.4 aperture for beautiful background separation, low-light shooting, and night sky photography
Advanced optical design includes Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) and Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations
Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and clarity
Close focusing distance of 7.9 inches with 0.19x magnification for creative wide-angle close-ups
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:
De-clickable manual aperture ring for seamless, silent iris pulls
Well-controlled focus breathing ensures consistent composition while racking focus
Linear manual focus control for intuitive handling
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:
Nano USM motor drives a floating focus element for fast, silent performance
Voice Coil Motor (VCM) handles rear focus adjustments for added precision and stability
Floating focus design ensures sharpness across the full focus range
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.
Customizable Control Ring and Function Button for assigning preferred camera functions
Rear gel filter holder included for creative flexibility
Weather-sealed L-Series build for reliable performance in challenging environments
Perfect For:
Hybrid photo/video content creators
Landscape and astrophotographers
Cinematographers and vloggers
Architecture and real estate shooters
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