My Cart
Add to Wish List

RF20mm F1.4 L VCM

SKU
7023C002
As low as $1,699.00
Estimated arrival on: Monday, April 28
PreOrder
FREE Standard Shipping
  • 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 Voice Coil Motor (VCM) is used for focusing which allows for quiet  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.
Protect your Product with CarePAKAdd a CarePAK Plan for Accidental Damage Protection with Service Directly from Canon Learn More
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the

Please accept the Terms & Conditions for CarePAK before adding the item to cart.

Qty:
Need to order more than 5? Learn More
Need help making a purchase? Contact a Sales Expert at 800-385-2155

In the box

Return Policy

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 f/1.4 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 allows for incredibly fast autofocus.  And finally, focus breathing is barely noticeable on this incredibly versatile lens.

RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - Front View

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.

RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - 3 Quarter View
RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - Back View

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 VCM (Voice Coil Motor) that powers the primary rear focus unit that is incredibly fast, accurate and quiet.   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.

RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - X-Ray View Inside Lens

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.

RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - Inside View
RF20mm F1.4 L VCM - Water and Dust Resistant Seals

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 f/1.4 to f/16 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.

Person Breakdancing

Get Close

With a minimum focus distance of just under 7.9 inches, an f/1.4 maximum aperture, and a uniquely wide look you can capture some really compelling imagery that is sure to capture attention.

Close Up of a Lightbulb
Close Up of a Coil of Wire

This product emits low level magnetic 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.

Sample Image Gallery

Videos

Sort By:

Untitle Video

Join Canon’s Drew MacCallum as he shows us the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM Lens. This lens adds to the growing VCM family of hybrid lenses joining the 24mm, 35mm and 50mm.

Untitle Video

Join seasoned Canon aerial photographer Paul Seibert as he finds epic locations around Manhattan to photograph while using the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens. He also takes the opportunity to compare the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM with the RF24mm F1.4 VCM lens to see the difference between a focal length of a wider 4 millimeters in the real world.

Untitle Video

Go behind the scenes with Canon Co-Lab Ambassador Ben Hagarty as he puts the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens to the test, paired with the EOS C80, during a recent trip to Austin, Texas. Known for his cinematic storytelling and work with world-class artists, Ben takes us on the road to document fellow creator and YouTuber Tim Dodd (aka Everyday Astronaut) as he performs at the Firefly Aerospace moon landing event. From low-light versatility to dynamic wide-angle shots, experience how the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens performs in a real-world creative setting.

Technical Specifications

View Full Technical Specs PDF

Lens

Optical Design

Focusing

Exterior Design

Dimensions, Weight

Accessories