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Canon RF 20mm F/1.4L VCM Lens
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67
Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Lens Description
The Canon RF 20mm F/1.4L VCM is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This ultra-bright prime has a 20mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 20cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.19X magnification. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
The lens weighs 519g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Canon RF mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Canon RF mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
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Canon 20mm F/1.4Maximum Aperture
Compared to other Canon RF Full-Frame lenses.Magnification
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Canon RF 20mm F/1.4L VCM Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | RF 20mm F/1.4L VCM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Canon RF | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Length | 20mm | View Angle | 94° |
| Max Aperture | F/1.4 | Min Aperture | F/16 |
| Min Focus | 20cm | Magnification | 0.19X |
| Filter Size | 67mm | Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Size (D x L) | 77 x 99mm | Weight | 519g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2025-03-26 |
| Features | Customizable Control-Ring. Aperture Ring. Rear gel filter holder. | ||
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Canon 20mm F/1.4 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).| 20mm Focal-Length | F/1.4 Constant Aperture |
| 67mm Filter Thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Canon RF Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 519g Lens Weight | 77 x 99mm (D x L) |
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