RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM
- 20mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 519 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
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Quick answer
The Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 20mm 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
Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 20mm 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 20mm F1.4 L VCM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 20mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2025
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Autofocus motor
- VCM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 519 g
- Length
- 99.3 mm
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM?
At 20mm 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 | 20mm | 84° | 94.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM?
It is a fixed 20mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 20mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM 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.
