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RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
- 24mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 525 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
A fast wide-angle prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor, aimed at astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm (525 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Corrections are applied in-camera
Verdict
A wide fast prime for RF owners who shoot at night or indoors.
About this lens
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon RF mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2024
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Autofocus motor
- VCM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 525 g
- Length
- 99.3 mm
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM?
- Astrophotography
- Interiors
- Environmental portraits
- Video
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What does VCM mean on the RF 24mm F1.4 L?
Voice coil motor, a focus drive designed for fast, quiet autofocus in both stills and video.
Is the RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM good for astrophotography?
Yes, the f/1.4 aperture and wide view suit night skies, though some coma is typical in fast wide lenses.
Is the RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM a full-frame lens?
Yes. It covers full-frame RF sensors and also works on APS-C RF cameras, where it frames like a 38mm lens.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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