Canon L RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM 20mm
Combining an ultra-wide 20mm perspective with a fast f/1.4 aperture, this lens excels in low light and depth-of-field control through its advanced 15-element optical design with SWC and ASC coatings. The hybrid autofocus system pairs a silent Voice Coil Motor with Nano USM, complemented by a de-clickable manual aperture ring for seamless video operation. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and professional videographers who need a weather-sealed, ultra-wide prime with virtually no focus breathing.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating); SWC (Sub-Wavelength structure coating; ASC (Air Sphere Coating); Fluorine protective coating on front element |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VCM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon L RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM 20mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | VCM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon L RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM 20mm | 53.9 | 42.4 | 71.6 | 44.6 | 88.2 | 40.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 55.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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