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RF20mm F1.4 L VCM

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7023C002
$2,499.99
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  • New 20mm L-Series hybrid lens featuring an iris ring for manual iris control in videos and now stills when using the latest EOS R5 Mark II, or EOS R1 Mirrorless Cameras.
  • A Nano USM is used for floating focus and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus which allows for quiet independent or synchronized actuation at high speed, great for video.
  • L-Series level durability and weather-resistant construction for use in harsh environments helps ensure reliability and dependability.
  • Equipped with an Iris ring to allow better operability when shooting movies, providing functionality similar to our Cinema lenses.
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC), and Subwavelength structure coating(SWC) helps to significantly reduce lens ghosting and flare.
  • This lens features 1 Super UD element, 2 UD elements, and even BR optics (Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics) to minimize chromatic aberration.
  • 15 Elements in 11 groups.
  • 11-blade aperture.
  • 7.9” (0.2m) Minimum Focus Distance with 0.19x maximum magnification.
  • Equipped with a user-programmable lens function button.
  • Accepts ø67mm front screw on filters and an attachable rear filter holder for pre-cut filters.

In the box

  • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
  • Lens Hood EW-73H
  • LENS CAP E-67 II
  • Lens Case LP1219
  • Dust Cap RF
  • Rear Filter Holder

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Overview

The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is an entirely different L-series lens, targeting a wide range of still-image and video shooters, with a combination of strong wide-angle coverage, a fast F1.4 maximum aperture, and excellent optical design. On a full frame camera this lens gives you a vivid wide-angle look which has for decades been used in landscape, street photography, architectural photography, and strong commercial imagery. On the video side, this lens really shines with a dedicated manual Iris ring, and a linear focus motor called a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) that is virtually silent. The VCM works in tandem with a Nano USM on the floating focus unit for incredibly fast autofocus. And finally, focus breathing is barely noticeable on this incredibly versatile lens.

* This product emits low level magentic flux. If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker or other medical device and feel abnormalities, please keep away from this product and consult your doctor.

Features

Incredible Feature Set From an Incredible Lens

This lens has a lot going for it. You already know about the new VCM and Iris control ring, but there is so much more. You can attach filters to this lens in two ways, a front 67mm screw thread allows for screw-on filters, and in the back of the lens is a cut gel or polyester filter holder (bundled). You also have a Control Ring and a lens function button, both of which you can assign functions to. This lens is also dust and weather resistant, has two aspheric and three UD (Ultra-low Dispersion glass) elements, Canon’s specialized BR (Blue spectrum Refractive) optics, and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce ghosting.

We're putting our focus on focusing

The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is part of a series of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video performance as much as still photography. One of these features is a change to how the focus system works. There is a Nano USM that controls the floating focus unit, and a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) that powers the primary rear focus unit. These focus motors are coordinated and work in tandem for incredible speed in near silence. One important note about the VCM is that it requires power to hold its position, so when the camera is off, or the lens is not attached to a camera, you may hear and feel slight movement. This is normal, and there is extra cushioning inside the lens to help prevent damage in this situation.

Excellent Image Quality

Again, thanks to the Canon RF lens mount, the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens offers great optical quality. Its optical design includes one Super UD element, two UD elements, and even BR optics (Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics) to minimize chromatic aberration. On top of that, this lens features the same dust- and water-resistance found on L-series lenses with seals around the Control ring, focus ring, zoom ring, operation panel, and lens mount.

It's Showtime!

This lens is part of a family of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video creation as much as still photography. To that end, this lens features a manual iris control ring so you can smoothly change the aperture from F1.4 to F16 during video capture. Thanks to advancements in lens design, focus breathing on this lens is extremely minimal, and backlit images are sharp. Combine all of these features, and you’ve got a great video lens in your hands — and a superb ultra wide-angle still image lens.

Get Close

With a minimum focus distance of just under 7.9 inches, an F1.4 maximum aperture, and a uniquely wide look you can capture some really compelling imagery that is sure to capture attention.

Technical Specifications

Lens

Focal Length
20mm
Maximum and Minimum Aperture
F1.4 - F16
Lens Mount Type
RF Mount (Metal Mount)
Compatible Cameras
Canon EOS R-series, full-frame and APS-C
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.24m (9.4 in)
Maximum Magnification
0.19x
Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance
Approx. 7.2" x 4.8" (184 × 122mm)
Angle of View (Diagonal)
Approx. 94°

Optical Design

Lens Construction
15 elements in 11 groups
Special Elements
One Super UD element, two UD elements, one BR Lens, two Aspherical elements
Lens Coating
Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating); SWC (Sub-Wavelength structure coating; ASC (Air Sphere Coating); Fluorine protective coating on front element
Filter Size Diameter
ø67 mm
Aperture Blades
11
Image Stabilization (yaw/pitch directions)
None

Focusing

Focusing Drive System
Canon VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for primary focus drive
Full-time Manual Focusing
Yes (Supports MF in both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF, with compatible EOS R-series cameras)
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage (Horizontal x Vertical)


  • EOS R, Ra, RP — Approx. 88% x 100%

  • EOS R5 / R6 — Approx. 100% x100%

  • EOS R7 / R10 / R50 — Approx. 100% x 100%

  • EOS R1 / R3 / R5 Mark II, R6 Mark II, R8 — Approx. 100% x 100%


Exterior Design

Control Ring
Control Ring at front of lens; with clickstops

- Customizable, using Customize Dials in camera menu

- Clickstops removeable by Canon Factory Service, for a fee
Manual Focus Ring
Electronic ring system

- Full-time Manual focus possible

- No physical limit to ring rotational angle
AF/MF Switch
Provided
Iris Ring
Provided (Operational for still images with EOS R1, R5 Mark II, and later EOS models)
Lens Function Button
Provided (one button, on lens barrel)
Distance Scale
None (Distance scale possible in EVF or LCD screen, via Shooting Info Display in camera's red Shooting Menu)
Distance Limiter Switch
None
Dust / Weather Resistant Construction
Yes

Dimensions/Weight

Maximum Outer Diameter x Length
Approx. ø3.0 in. x 3.9 in. (ø76.5mm x 99.3mm)
Weight
Approx. 18.3 oz. / 1.1 lb. / 519g

Accessories

Lens hood
Canon EW-73H (bundled)

Petal-type, 2-catch detachable bayonet hood attachable in reverse.
Lens cap
Canon E-67II (bundled)
Dust cap
Canon Lens Dust Cap RF (bundled)
Lens Case
Canon Lens Case LP1219 (bundled)
Extension Tubes
Not compatible
Close-up Lenses 250D / 500D
Not compatible
Canon RF Extender 1.4x / 2x
Not compatible
Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III / IV
Not compatible
Rear Gelatin Filter Holder
Included (accepts user-cut gel or polyester filters)

- Removeable rear gel filter holder included; attaches to rear of lens

Warranty

Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
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