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Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens (Canon RF)
Key Features
Full-Frame Format | f/1.4 to f/16
Extremely Fast Design, Advanced Optics
Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for Rear Focus
Nano USM for Fast Floating Autofocus
Manual Iris/Full-Time Focus Rings
Air Sphere (ASC) Coating
Two Aspherical Elements, One UD Element
Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
Weather-Sealed Design
1 Year Warranty
Canon RF 50mm f1.4 L VCM Lens
The Canon RF 50mm f1.4 L VCM Lens is a cutting-edge, professional L-series hybrid prime lens designed for the Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless system. Engineered equally for high-end still photography and cinematic filmmaking, this lens features an advanced Voice Coil Motor (VCM) system for near-silent, incredibly swift autofocus, filling the gap between the ultra-premium f/1.2 and entry-level f/1.8 options.
Key Features
- Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Strikes the perfect balance between extreme low-light performance, shallow depth-of-field control, and physical portability.
- Voice Coil Motor (VCM) Technology: Utilizes a high-thrust Voice Coil Motor for the rear focusing group alongside a Nano USM for the front group, delivering blistering, silent, and fluid autofocus ideal for professional video capture.
- Optimized for Cinema & Video: Features virtually non-existent focus breathing, an iris/aperture control ring for smooth manual exposure transitions, and matching physical dimensions to other hybrid primes in the lineup.
- L-Series Optical Excellence: Built with premium glass architecture to deliver superior resolution, rich contrast, and minimal aberration across the entire image frame.
- Dedicated Control & Iris Rings: Includes a customizable lens control ring for standard camera adjustments and a mechanical iris ring for smooth, clickless aperture adjustments during filming.
- 11-Blade Circular Aperture: Produces exceptionally creamy, rounded, and aesthetically beautiful background blur (bokeh) at wide apertures.
- Customizable Lens Function Buttons: Equipped with built-in L-Fn buttons on the lens barrel, allowing creators to assign shortcuts for focus hold, depth-of-field preview, or other key settings.
- Pro-Tier Weather Resistance: Sealed thoroughly at all moving parts to resist dust, moisture, and water splashes during demanding outdoor assignments.
- Fluorine Front Coating: Applied to the front element to repel oils, fingerprints, and water droplets, ensuring easy cleaning on the go.
- Rear Gel Filter Holder: Features a built-in rear filter holder, allowing filmmakers to easily cut and place gelatin filters behind the optics for seamless exposure control.
- Compact & Balanced Form Factor: Much lighter and more compact than the f/1.2 variant, offering improved balance on handheld camera rigs and motorized gimbals.
Technical Specifications
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
- Angle of View: 46 Degrees
- Optical Design: 14 Elements in 11 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 11, Rounded
- Focus Motor System: VCM (Voice Coil Motor) + Nano USM
- Image Stabilization: No (Integrates with In-Body Image Stabilization on compatible EOS R camera bodies)
- Filter Size: 67 mm (Front)
- Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 76.5 x 99.3 millimeters (3.0 x 3.9 inches)
- Weight: 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Camera System Compatibility
The Canon RF 50mm f1.4 L VCM Lens is fully compatible with all Canon EOS R-series mirrorless camera bodies. It pairs flawlessly with advanced cinema and hybrid bodies like the EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R3, and EOS R6 Mark II, unlocking complete control over its high-speed VCM autofocusing array. When utilized on APS-C format bodies (such as the EOS R7 or EOS R10), it offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of roughly 80mm, serving as a highly effective, fast-aperture cinema portrait lens.
