Canon has announced two new lenses: a high-end 20 mm F/1.4 prime and a slight price APS-C power zoom mainly for its new Canon R 50th Vlogging camera. Although these lenses are quite different in many ways, both have been targeted by those who shoot stils and videos.
RF 20mm F/1.4 L VCM
RF 20mm f/1.4 VCM is a high-end prime that will set you back $ 1700, and it adds to the set of 24 mm, 35 mm and 50 mm f/1.4 L VCM prime made for hybrid photo/video shooting. Here are the main features of this new 20 mm animal:
- Aperture Range: F/1.4 to F/16
- Coverage: Full frame
- Design: 15 elements, 11 groups
- Aperture Blade: 11, Gol
- Mininum focus distance: 20 cm (7.9 ″)
- Maximum magnification: 0.19x
- Length: 99.1 mm (3.9 ″)
- Weight: 500 grams
It is actually an equally similar lens in Nikon 20mm f/1.8G size, which comes in 505G and 108.5 mm – so Canon is quite impressive to have a bright f/1.4 lens. This 20 mm f/1.4L is a blue spectrum refractory optics element with a complex optical design as well as an ultra-cum spread element, so hopefully it should perform well!
The RF 20 mm F/1.4 L also has a lot of features for video shooting. It is an aperture ring that is possible to diclic, and it is given very little attention. The autofocus is controlled with two motors for speed, and they are going to remain silent. There is also a physical AF/MF switch, a adaptable button and a adaptable function ring. It can accept the 67 mm filter on the rear or on the rear filter. Severe, it has the same form and balance of other f/1.4L lens, so they should be easily interchangeable on video zimbal or other stabilization rigs.
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RF-S is 14-30 mm F4-6.3 stm PZ
The RF-S for APS-C cameras declared with 20 mm f/1.4 VCM L is 14-30mm f/4-6.3. Here are glasses:
- Aperture Range: F/4 to F/22 Wide, F/6.3 to F/36 Narrow
- Coverage: APS-C
- Design: 10 elements, 9 groups
- Aperture Blade: 7
- Mininum focus distance: 15 cm (5.9 ″)
- Maximum magnification: 0.38x
- Length: 62 mm (2.4 ″)
- Weight: 181 g
Although 20 mm f/1.4 is not as impressive as VCM L, 14-30 mm F/4-6.3 Lens is the first APS-C power zoom lens of the canon, Nikon Z Dx 12-28mm f/3.5-5.5.6 pz VR (type) (type). Canon is 14–30 mm the image stabilization and is specifically designed as a kit lens for the new canon R50V, where its IS will work with underlying digital video stabilization.
The main feature of this lens is its power zoom, which is slightly different from the Nikon version. You can see on this image that this is a large ring that you naked in any direction to operate the zoom:
Although this lens is slightly slow, especially as a common-purpose APS-C lens, this video should be cured for shooters. And, its 181g weight makes it an ideal lens to throw it into your bag if you need a wide-angle for the RF-S camera.
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Press release:
Canon unveiled new lenses for high-level social creators, who want more and more expression in visual excellence and still and cinematic videos
Melville, NY, March 26, 2025-Digital Imaging Solutions, Canon USA, Inc. L VCM. And video shooting.
The RF-S14-30 mm F4-6.3 STM PZ lens is designed taking into account various types of shooting scenarios and needs, from cinematic videos to livestreaming and selfie pov. The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 is STM PZ lens still packed with convenient tasks for both and video forms, including a wide angle, smooth cinema-style auto focus, optical image stabilization that suppresses the spots in challenging conditions, and much. Its uniform design and simple operating make it a qualified standard lens for the new canon EOS R 50th camera, even today announced. When added, the camera and lens make a beautiful, minimal package, although the lens can be originally matched with the cameras of the canon’s large EOS R series.
The excellent feature of RF-S14–30 mm F4-6.3 is its power zoom design. Its fixed-length zoom with rings of adaptable control allows each individual manufacturer to achieve its desired style and expressive intentions, while its use ease in its use to prefer their creative flow above all others. The use of ring-style control for power zoom operation instead of a button or liver makes it possible to zoom from any direction regardless of shooting style. This gives more flexibility in the angle of visual adjustment, allowing users to safely hold the camera, or to enjoy great creative possibilities with smooth zooming with zooming, or to change the view of view from the front while taking selfies. And in vertical orientation, it provides excellent operation that does not interfere with camera control.
RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is a 20mm ultra wide-angle lens and is a fourth addition to Canon’s RF Hybrid Prime Series that is specifically designed for creators who switch between photos and videos shooting. This lens pushes the boundaries of creative expression, which offers wide width, and depth, and beautiful theatrical effects for those who still seek high level output in video shoots. Perfect for creators, video journalists, corporate video professionals and independent filmmakers, the new RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is an impressive addition to the canon products that meets the new era of hybrid shooting needs.
The lens has a quiet, sharp and accurate Air Force for both Still and Video Shooting due to Canon’s actuator and focus system. It is an iris ring for dramatically low focus, convenient film shooting, and more than non-VCM lenses. Unbeatable expressive power of a f/1.4 large aperture with shallow depth of the region lends excellent optical performance and enables rich, dynamic bokeh. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM can also be used for shooting rich and clear videos and stills in dark places without increasing sensitivity. Additionally, UD and Super UD lens and blue refractive (BR) optics dramatically reduce color bleeding that occurs with large aperture lenses.
The design of the canon’s RF Hybrid Prime Series, now in addition to the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens, was the concept to take full advantage of RF Mount with its minimum characteristics and compact nature, to create an elegant, smooth camera package that any manufacturer would pride to get out of his camera bag.
Pricing and availability
The RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 is STM PZ lens is currently going to be available for an estimated retail price of $ 329.99 in July 2025., The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is currently going to be available for an estimated retail price of $ 1,699.00 in April 2025., For additional information, please visit usa.canon.com.
* Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. The actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
