Canon announces astro-oriented RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens
Canon’s new RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is targeting astrophotographers, as the lens designers say in an interview published on the Canon Japan site; however, an ultrawide like this is likely to appeal to a much wider audience.
The new lens costs £2,399 inc VAT ($2,599) and will be available from 20th February.
A second lens was also announced: the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L FISHEYE STM lens.
Key features and user benefits
• Rectilinear ultra-wide hybrid-type prime for lower distortion (supplemented with digital (profile) correction)
• Fast F1.4 maximum aperture for added versatility in low light (faster shutter speeds possible for night-time and astro photography, reducing movement blur and noise)
• High image quality promised across the frame, adopting aspheric, UD, BR and Fluorite elements
• Voice Coil Motor for smooth, quiet and precise autofocus, including focus breathing suppression (aimed at hybrid, read video performance). Additional Nano USM for floating element control; provides close focus aberration correction
• 11-blade circular aperture for improved depiction/out of focus transition, and 22-point starburst effects
• Iris Ring, Control Ring and Lens Control button for more versatile and instinctive manual control
• L-series build quality with dust/moisture resistance
• Compact and lightweight for a 14mm F1.4 lens, at approx. 578g
Technical Data
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | RF 14mm F1.4L VCM |
| Web | www.canon.co.uk |
| Elements/construction | 18 elements in 13 groups (1x Fluorite, 1x UD, 1x BR, 3x Glass Moulded (GMo) Asph, 1x FLE, Coatings: 2x ASC, SWC, SSC) |
| Angle of view (h,v,d) | 104°, 81°, 114° |
| Max aperture | F1.4 (11x blades) |
| Min aperture | F16 |
| Min focus distance | 0.24 m (9.4 in) |
| AF/M | VCM plus Nano USM (for floating element control) |
| Mount | RF mount |
| Filter size | Rear Gelatine (Gel) |
| Length | 112 mm (4.4 in.) |
| Diameter | 76.5 mm (3 in.) |
| Weight | 578 g (1.3 lb) |
| Price | £2,399 inc VAT ($2,599) |
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