The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM is an ultrawide-angle prime lens designed for hybrid creators working in photo and video. Its fast f/1.4 aperture supports low-light use and shallow depth of field, ideal for astrophotography and interior shots. Features include minimal focus breathing, close focusing to 0.2 metres, customisable controls, matched size for rig setups, and weather-resistant L-series construction.

Optimised for Video

• When used for video applications, the lens's ultra-wide field of view and close-focusing design can be paired with motion to create especially dynamic scenes.
• Manual aperture ring with de-click switch to make smooth, silent iris pulls.
• Focus breathing is especially well-controlled, helping to maintain a consistent composition and field of view when racking focus.
• Linear focus motor for intuitive manual focus control.
• Matched design with other Hybrid series primes; all lenses have the same 67mm front filter ring and general size for ease in rigging and working with multiple lenses on a shoot.

VCM and Nano USM Autofocus

• The focusing system has also been tuned to suit both photo and video tasks, offering a useful mixture of speed and control.
• Nano Ultrasonic Motor (USM) is used to control a floating focusing system while a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) adjusts a rear focusing group; together, these two systems offer an ideal mixture of speed and quiet performance that is especially beneficial to video recording.
• Floating focus design also helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, from 7.9" to infinity.
• AF/MF switch and full-time manual focus override for intuitive focus control when needed.

Design Details

• Despite being a fast ultra-wide lens, this 20mm f/1.4 remains relatively compact and lightweight for regular use. Its design and size is matched to the other Hybrid lenses and is built for everyday use for a wide range of shooting applications.
• Effectively the same dimensions (3 x 3.9") and weight (1.1 lb) as other Hybrid series prime lenses; these lenses also share a 67mm front filter ring diameter.
• Included filter holder attaches to the rear of the lens and accepts pre-cut gel filters; this is ideal for scenarios when more than one filter might be needed or if one filter will be used for a sustained amount of time.
• In addition to the manual aperture ring, this lens has a customizable Control Ring and Function Button, which can be programmed to control a range of shooting settings.
• L-Series level durability and weather resistance for working in inclement conditions.