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RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
- 14-35mm
- f/4.0
- Wide Zoom
- Stabilized
- 540 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
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Quick answer
The RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a compact stabilized wide zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras. Starts at 14mm and keeps f/4 throughout.
Pros
- Wide 14mm start
- Compact and light (540 g)
- Image stabilization
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Only f/4
- Relies on software lens correction
- Less light than the 15-35 f/2.8
Verdict
A lightweight wide-angle for RF landscape and travel photographers.
About this lens
The Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 14-35mm at f/4 for Canon RF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A wide-angle L-series zoom with image stabilization for RF cameras, aimed at landscapes and architecture.
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 14-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2021
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.38x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 540 g
- Length
- 99.8 mm
- Diameter
- 84.1 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM?
- Landscapes
- Travel
- Architecture
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 14–35mm | 54.4–104.3° | 63.4–114.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 22–56mm | 35.6–77.6° | 42.2–88° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the RF 14-35mm F4 L rely on digital correction?
Yes. Canon designed it with in-camera corrections for distortion and vignetting, which is typical of modern mirrorless lenses.
Does the RF 14-35mm F4 L have image stabilization?
Yes. The lens has optical IS that works alongside in-body stabilization on cameras such as the R5, R6 and R3.
RF 14-35mm F4 vs RF 15-35mm F2.8?
The 14-35 is smaller, lighter and wider; the 15-35 is brighter and heavier.
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