Quick answer
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 23mm at f/1.4 for the Canon RF mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
A 23mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is designed for Canon RF mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 specifications
What can you shoot with the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4?
At 23mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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 | 23mm | 76.1° | 86.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 37mm | 52.1° | 60.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4?
It is a fixed 23mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 23mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 37mm on full frame, with a 52.1° horizontal and 60.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 9 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
